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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.16, 1,492.30 and 639.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.16, 1,492.30 and 639.31 is: 882.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.16 : 1,492.30 = 639.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.16/1,492.30 = 639.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.16x = 1,492.30 × 639.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.16x = 954,034.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,034.85/1,081.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.42

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