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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.18, 1,626.14 and 535.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.18, 1,626.14 and 535.80 is: 803.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.18 : 1,626.14 = 535.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.18/1,626.14 = 535.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.18x = 1,626.14 × 535.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.18x = 871,285.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,285.81/1,084.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.64

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