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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.54, 1,492.47 and 639.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.54, 1,492.47 and 639.49 is: 882.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.54 : 1,492.47 = 639.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.54/1,492.47 = 639.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.54x = 1,492.47 × 639.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.54x = 954,408.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,408.98/1,081.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.45

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