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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.13, 1,460.03 and 615.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.13, 1,460.03 and 615.80 is: 849.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.13 : 1,460.03 = 615.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.13/1,460.03 = 615.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.13x = 1,460.03 × 615.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.13x = 899,087.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,087.05/1,058.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.69

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