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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.10, 1,459.69 and 615.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.10, 1,459.69 and 615.88 is: 849.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.10 : 1,459.69 = 615.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.10/1,459.69 = 615.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.10x = 1,459.69 × 615.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.10x = 898,993.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,993.88/1,058.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.63

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