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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.16, 1,623.21 and 535.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.16, 1,623.21 and 535.74 is: 802.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.16 : 1,623.21 = 535.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.16/1,623.21 = 535.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.16x = 1,623.21 × 535.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.16x = 869,618.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,618.53/1,083.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.85

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