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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.09, 1,492.02 and 661.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.09, 1,492.02 and 661.72 is: 913.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.09 : 1,492.02 = 661.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.09/1,492.02 = 661.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.09x = 1,492.02 × 661.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.09x = 987,304.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,304.84/1,081.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.25

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