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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.07, 1,460.52 and 861.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.07, 1,460.52 and 861.24 is: 1,188.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.07 : 1,460.52 = 861.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.07/1,460.52 = 861.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.07x = 1,460.52 × 861.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.07x = 1,257,858.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,858.24/1,058.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.82

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