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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.28, 1,625.25 and 535.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.28, 1,625.25 and 535.28 is: 802.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.28 : 1,625.25 = 535.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.28/1,625.25 = 535.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.28x = 1,625.25 × 535.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.28x = 869,963.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,963.82/1,084.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.34

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