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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.23, 1,625.16 and 535.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.23, 1,625.16 and 535.71 is: 802.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.23 : 1,625.16 = 535.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.23/1,625.16 = 535.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.23x = 1,625.16 × 535.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.23x = 870,614.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,614.46/1,084.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.98

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