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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.21, 1,586.35 and 601.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.21, 1,586.35 and 601.25 is: 901.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.21 : 1,586.35 = 601.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.21/1,586.35 = 601.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.21x = 1,586.35 × 601.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.21x = 953,792.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,792.94/1,058.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.33

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