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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.94, 1,493.26 and 639.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.94, 1,493.26 and 639.86 is: 883.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.94 : 1,493.26 = 639.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.94/1,493.26 = 639.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.94x = 1,493.26 × 639.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.94x = 955,477.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,477.34/1,081.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.11

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