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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.08, 1,460.33 and 616.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.08, 1,460.33 and 616.24 is: 850.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.08 : 1,460.33 = 616.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.08/1,460.33 = 616.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.08x = 1,460.33 × 616.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.08x = 899,912.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,912.50/1,058.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.52

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