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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.78, 1,623.09 and 534.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.78, 1,623.09 and 534.14 is: 800.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.78 : 1,623.09 = 534.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.78/1,623.09 = 534.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.78x = 1,623.09 × 534.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.78x = 866,957.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,957.29/1,082.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.68

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