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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.16, 1,624.74 and 534.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.16, 1,624.74 and 534.79 is: 802.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.16 : 1,624.74 = 534.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.16/1,624.74 = 534.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.16x = 1,624.74 × 534.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.16x = 868,894.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,894.70/1,083.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.19

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