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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.98, 1,623.39 and 534.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.98, 1,623.39 and 534.34 is: 800.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.98 : 1,623.39 = 534.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.98/1,623.39 = 534.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.98x = 1,623.39 × 534.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.98x = 867,442.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,442.21/1,082.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.98

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