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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.35, 1,622.48 and 533.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.35, 1,622.48 and 533.76 is: 799.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.35 : 1,622.48 = 533.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.35/1,622.48 = 533.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.35x = 1,622.48 × 533.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.35x = 866,014.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,014.92/1,083.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.39

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