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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058, 1,460.04 and 609.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058, 1,460.04 and 609.96 is: 841.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058 : 1,460.04 = 609.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058/1,460.04 = 609.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058x = 1,460.04 × 609.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058x = 890,566.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,566.00/1,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.74

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