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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.56, 1,625.72 and 535.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.56, 1,625.72 and 535.76 is: 803.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.56 : 1,625.72 = 535.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.56/1,625.72 = 535.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.56x = 1,625.72 × 535.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.56x = 870,995.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,995.75/1,084.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.09

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