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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.05, 1,459.88 and 592.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.05, 1,459.88 and 592.30 is: 817.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.05 : 1,459.88 = 592.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.05/1,459.88 = 592.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.05x = 1,459.88 × 592.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.05x = 864,683.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,683.96/1,058.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.24

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