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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.14, 1,459.88 and 638.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.14, 1,459.88 and 638.34 is: 880.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.14 : 1,459.88 = 638.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.14/1,459.88 = 638.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.14x = 1,459.88 × 638.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.14x = 931,899.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,899.80/1,058.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.70

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