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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.53, 1,627.13 and 536.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.53, 1,627.13 and 536.53 is: 804.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.53 : 1,627.13 = 536.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.53/1,627.13 = 536.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.53x = 1,627.13 × 536.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.53x = 873,001.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,001.38/1,085.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.22

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