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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.69, 1,492.67 and 639.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.69, 1,492.67 and 639.73 is: 882.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.69 : 1,492.67 = 639.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.69/1,492.67 = 639.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.69x = 1,492.67 × 639.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.69x = 954,909.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,909.24/1,081.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.80

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