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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.90, 1,626.39 and 535.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.90, 1,626.39 and 535.98 is: 804.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.90 : 1,626.39 = 535.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.90/1,626.39 = 535.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.90x = 1,626.39 × 535.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.90x = 871,712.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,712.51/1,083.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.24

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