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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.98, 1,458.60 and 584.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.98, 1,458.60 and 584.86 is: 807.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.98 : 1,458.60 = 584.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.98/1,458.60 = 584.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.98x = 1,458.60 × 584.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.98x = 853,076.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,076.80/1,056.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.09

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