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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.92, 1,492.82 and 639.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.92, 1,492.82 and 639.74 is: 882.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.92 : 1,492.82 = 639.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.92/1,492.82 = 639.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.92x = 1,492.82 × 639.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.92x = 955,016.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,016.67/1,081.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.71

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