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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.88, 1,492.82 and 639.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.88, 1,492.82 and 639.62 is: 882.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.88 : 1,492.82 = 639.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.88/1,492.82 = 639.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.88x = 1,492.82 × 639.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.88x = 954,837.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,837.53/1,081.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.57

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