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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.43, 1,491.97 and 661.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.43, 1,491.97 and 661.45 is: 912.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.43 : 1,491.97 = 661.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.43/1,491.97 = 661.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.43x = 1,491.97 × 661.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.43x = 986,862.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,862.21/1,081.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.55

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