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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.07, 1,460.01 and 585.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.07, 1,460.01 and 585.90 is: 808.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.07 : 1,460.01 = 585.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.07/1,460.01 = 585.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.07x = 1,460.01 × 585.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.07x = 855,419.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,419.86/1,058.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.47

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