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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.62, 1,491.86 and 662.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.62, 1,491.86 and 662.06 is: 913.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.62 : 1,491.86 = 662.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.62/1,491.86 = 662.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.62x = 1,491.86 × 662.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.62x = 987,706.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,706.22/1,081.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.17

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