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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.17, 1,460.04 and 616.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.17, 1,460.04 and 616.06 is: 850.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.17 : 1,460.04 = 616.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.17/1,460.04 = 616.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.17x = 1,460.04 × 616.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.17x = 899,472.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,472.24/1,058.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.03

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