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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.05, 1,460.06 and 585.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.05, 1,460.06 and 585.97 is: 808.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.05 : 1,460.06 = 585.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.05/1,460.06 = 585.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.05x = 1,460.06 × 585.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.05x = 855,544.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,544.06/1,058.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.60

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