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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.03, 1,491.17 and 661.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.03, 1,491.17 and 661.56 is: 912.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.03 : 1,491.17 = 661.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.03/1,491.17 = 661.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.03x = 1,491.17 × 661.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.03x = 986,498.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,498.43/1,081.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.55

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