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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.62, 1,625.70 and 535.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.62, 1,625.70 and 535.64 is: 802.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.62 : 1,625.70 = 535.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.62/1,625.70 = 535.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.62x = 1,625.70 × 535.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.62x = 870,789.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,789.95/1,084.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.85

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