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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.09, 1,460.14 and 586.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.09, 1,460.14 and 586.02 is: 808.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.09 : 1,460.14 = 586.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.09/1,460.14 = 586.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.09x = 1,460.14 × 586.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.09x = 855,671.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,671.24/1,058.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.69

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