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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.21, 1,460.24 and 616.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.21, 1,460.24 and 616.03 is: 850.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.21 : 1,460.24 = 616.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.21/1,460.24 = 616.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.21x = 1,460.24 × 616.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.21x = 899,544.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,544.92/1,058.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.06

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