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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.22, 1,460.16 and 919.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.22, 1,460.16 and 919.71 is: 1,269.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.22 : 1,460.16 = 919.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.22/1,460.16 = 919.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.22x = 1,460.16 × 919.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.22x = 1,342,923.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,923.75/1,058.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.04

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