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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.48, 1,492.32 and 661.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.48, 1,492.32 and 661.93 is: 913.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.48 : 1,492.32 = 661.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.48/1,492.32 = 661.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.48x = 1,492.32 × 661.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.48x = 987,811.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,811.38/1,081.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.39

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