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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.84, 1,492.84 and 662

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.84, 1,492.84 and 662 is: 913.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.84 : 1,492.84 = 662 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.84/1,492.84 = 662/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.84x = 1,492.84 × 662
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.84x = 988,260.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,260.08/1,081.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.50

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