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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.02, 1,460.07 and 592.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.02, 1,460.07 and 592.27 is: 817.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.02 : 1,460.07 = 592.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.02/1,460.07 = 592.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.02x = 1,460.07 × 592.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.02x = 864,745.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,745.40/1,058.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.33

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