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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.18, 1,584.83 and 766.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.18, 1,584.83 and 766.04 is: 1,147.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.18 : 1,584.83 = 766.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.18/1,584.83 = 766.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.18x = 1,584.83 × 766.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.18x = 1,214,037.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,037.16/1,058.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.29

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