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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.59, 1,492.11 and 639.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.59, 1,492.11 and 639.33 is: 881.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.59 : 1,492.11 = 639.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.59/1,492.11 = 639.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.59x = 1,492.11 × 639.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.59x = 953,950.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,950.69/1,081.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.99

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