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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.15, 1,460.22 and 638.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.15, 1,460.22 and 638.44 is: 881.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.15 : 1,460.22 = 638.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.15/1,460.22 = 638.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.15x = 1,460.22 × 638.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.15x = 932,262.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,262.86/1,058.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.03

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