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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.10, 1,460.28 and 586.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.10, 1,460.28 and 586.03 is: 808.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.10 : 1,460.28 = 586.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.10/1,460.28 = 586.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.10x = 1,460.28 × 586.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.10x = 855,767.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,767.89/1,058.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.78

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