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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.47, 1,625.20 and 535.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.47, 1,625.20 and 535.66 is: 803.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.47 : 1,625.20 = 535.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.47/1,625.20 = 535.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.47x = 1,625.20 × 535.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.47x = 870,549.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,549.23/1,083.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.49

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