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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.69, 1,492.04 and 639.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.69, 1,492.04 and 639.28 is: 881.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.69 : 1,492.04 = 639.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.69/1,492.04 = 639.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.69x = 1,492.04 × 639.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.69x = 953,822.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,822.81/1,081.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.79

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