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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.32, 1,491.99 and 639.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.32, 1,491.99 and 639.12 is: 881.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.32 : 1,491.99 = 639.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.32/1,491.99 = 639.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.32x = 1,491.99 × 639.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.32x = 953,560.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,560.65/1,081.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.85

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