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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.04, 1,460.52 and 958.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.04, 1,460.52 and 958.01 is: 1,322.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.04 : 1,460.52 = 958.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.04/1,460.52 = 958.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.04x = 1,460.52 × 958.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.04x = 1,399,185.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,185.46/1,058.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.43

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