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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.69, 1,626.45 and 563.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.69, 1,626.45 and 563.88 is: 846.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.69 : 1,626.45 = 563.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.69/1,626.45 = 563.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.69x = 1,626.45 × 563.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.69x = 917,114.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,114.49/1,083.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.29

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