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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.04, 1,460.07 and 597.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.04, 1,460.07 and 597.57 is: 824.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.04 : 1,460.07 = 597.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.04/1,460.07 = 597.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.04x = 1,460.07 × 597.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.04x = 872,494.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,494.03/1,058.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.63

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