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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.59, 1,624.25 and 536.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.59, 1,624.25 and 536.02 is: 802.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.59 : 1,624.25 = 536.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.59/1,624.25 = 536.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.59x = 1,624.25 × 536.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.59x = 870,627.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,627.76/1,084.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.73

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