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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.46, 1,492.50 and 661.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.46, 1,492.50 and 661.90 is: 913.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.46 : 1,492.50 = 661.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.46/1,492.50 = 661.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.46x = 1,492.50 × 661.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.46x = 987,885.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,885.75/1,081.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.47

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