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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.40, 1,625.28 and 535.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.40, 1,625.28 and 535.48 is: 803.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.40 : 1,625.28 = 535.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.40/1,625.28 = 535.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.40x = 1,625.28 × 535.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.40x = 870,304.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,304.93/1,083.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.31

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