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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.91, 1,492.86 and 609.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.91, 1,492.86 and 609.74 is: 841.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.91 : 1,492.86 = 609.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.91/1,492.86 = 609.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.91x = 1,492.86 × 609.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.91x = 910,256.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,256.46/1,081.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.34

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