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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.12, 1,460.24 and 592.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.12, 1,460.24 and 592.38 is: 817.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.12 : 1,460.24 = 592.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.12/1,460.24 = 592.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.12x = 1,460.24 × 592.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.12x = 865,016.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,016.97/1,058.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.50

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