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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.45, 1,491.95 and 661.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.45, 1,491.95 and 661.47 is: 912.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.45 : 1,491.95 = 661.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.45/1,491.95 = 661.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.45x = 1,491.95 × 661.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.45x = 986,876.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,876.23/1,081.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.55

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