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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.94, 1,492.86 and 639.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.94, 1,492.86 and 639.68 is: 882.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.94 : 1,492.86 = 639.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.94/1,492.86 = 639.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.94x = 1,492.86 × 639.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.94x = 954,952.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,952.68/1,081.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.63

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