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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.18, 1,459.94 and 638.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.18, 1,459.94 and 638.48 is: 880.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.18 : 1,459.94 = 638.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.18/1,459.94 = 638.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.18x = 1,459.94 × 638.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.18x = 932,142.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,142.49/1,058.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.89

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