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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083, 1,624.50 and 1,036.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083, 1,624.50 and 1,036.84 is: 1,555.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083 : 1,624.50 = 1,036.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083/1,624.50 = 1,036.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083x = 1,624.50 × 1,036.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083x = 1,684,346.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,346.58/1,083
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.26

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