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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.13, 1,460.19 and 638.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.13, 1,460.19 and 638.82 is: 881.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.13 : 1,460.19 = 638.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.13/1,460.19 = 638.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.13x = 1,460.19 × 638.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.13x = 932,798.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,798.58/1,058.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.55

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