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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.99, 1,624.38 and 534.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.99, 1,624.38 and 534.97 is: 801.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.99 : 1,624.38 = 534.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.99/1,624.38 = 534.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.99x = 1,624.38 × 534.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.99x = 868,994.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,994.57/1,083.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.66

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