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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.86, 1,492.99 and 662.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.86, 1,492.99 and 662.20 is: 913.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.86 : 1,492.99 = 662.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.86/1,492.99 = 662.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.86x = 1,492.99 × 662.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.86x = 988,667.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,667.74/1,081.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.86

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