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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.67, 1,492.58 and 639.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.67, 1,492.58 and 639.41 is: 882.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.67 : 1,492.58 = 639.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.67/1,492.58 = 639.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.67x = 1,492.58 × 639.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.67x = 954,359.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,359.92/1,081.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.31

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