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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.40, 1,492.44 and 661.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.40, 1,492.44 and 661.94 is: 913.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.40 : 1,492.44 = 661.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.40/1,492.44 = 661.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.40x = 1,492.44 × 661.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.40x = 987,905.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,905.73/1,081.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.54

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