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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.02, 1,460.08 and 585.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.02, 1,460.08 and 585.96 is: 808.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.02 : 1,460.08 = 585.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.02/1,460.08 = 585.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.02x = 1,460.08 × 585.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.02x = 855,548.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,548.48/1,058.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.63

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