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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.00, 1,459.89 and 616.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.00, 1,459.89 and 616.01 is: 850.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.00 : 1,459.89 = 616.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.00/1,459.89 = 616.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.00x = 1,459.89 × 616.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.00x = 899,299.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,299.54/1,058.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.00

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