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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.64, 1,492.40 and 639.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.64, 1,492.40 and 639.58 is: 882.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.64 : 1,492.40 = 639.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.64/1,492.40 = 639.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.64x = 1,492.40 × 639.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.64x = 954,509.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,509.19/1,081.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.46

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