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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.01, 1,622.48 and 534.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.01, 1,622.48 and 534.55 is: 800.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.01 : 1,622.48 = 534.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.01/1,622.48 = 534.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.01x = 1,622.48 × 534.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.01x = 867,294.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,294.01/1,083.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.82

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