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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.39, 1,623.04 and 534.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.39, 1,623.04 and 534.93 is: 801.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.39 : 1,623.04 = 534.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.39/1,623.04 = 534.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.39x = 1,623.04 × 534.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.39x = 868,212.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,212.79/1,083.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.39

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