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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.02, 1,460.12 and 615.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.02, 1,460.12 and 615.98 is: 850.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.02 : 1,460.12 = 615.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.02/1,460.12 = 615.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.02x = 1,460.12 × 615.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.02x = 899,405.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,405.29/1,058.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.09

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