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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.34, 1,491.72 and 639.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.34, 1,491.72 and 639.14 is: 881.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.34 : 1,491.72 = 639.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.34/1,491.72 = 639.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.34x = 1,491.72 × 639.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.34x = 953,417.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,417.92/1,081.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.70

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