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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.15, 1,623.64 and 535.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.15, 1,623.64 and 535.73 is: 803.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.15 : 1,623.64 = 535.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.15/1,623.64 = 535.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.15x = 1,623.64 × 535.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.15x = 869,832.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,832.66/1,083.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.06

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