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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.03, 1,459.99 and 592.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.03, 1,459.99 and 592.19 is: 817.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.03 : 1,459.99 = 592.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.03/1,459.99 = 592.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.03x = 1,459.99 × 592.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.03x = 864,591.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,591.48/1,058.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.17

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