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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.77, 1,492.73 and 639.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.77, 1,492.73 and 639.59 is: 882.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.77 : 1,492.73 = 639.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.77/1,492.73 = 639.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.77x = 1,492.73 × 639.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.77x = 954,729.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,729.32/1,081.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.56

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