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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.85, 1,623.23 and 534.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.85, 1,623.23 and 534.26 is: 800.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.85 : 1,623.23 = 534.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.85/1,623.23 = 534.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.85x = 1,623.23 × 534.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.85x = 867,226.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,226.86/1,083.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.14

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