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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.22, 1,460.36 and 638.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.22, 1,460.36 and 638.57 is: 881.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.22 : 1,460.36 = 638.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.22/1,460.36 = 638.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.22x = 1,460.36 × 638.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.22x = 932,547.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,547.33/1,058.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.24

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