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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.06, 1,460.23 and 592.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.06, 1,460.23 and 592.31 is: 817.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.06 : 1,460.23 = 592.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.06/1,460.23 = 592.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.06x = 1,460.23 × 592.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.06x = 864,911.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,911.00/1,058.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.45

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