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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.35, 1,492.42 and 639.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.35, 1,492.42 and 639.29 is: 882.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.35 : 1,492.42 = 639.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.35/1,492.42 = 639.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.35x = 1,492.42 × 639.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.35x = 954,089.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,089.18/1,081.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.31

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