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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.26, 1,460.14 and 615.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.26, 1,460.14 and 615.90 is: 849.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.26 : 1,460.14 = 615.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.26/1,460.14 = 615.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.26x = 1,460.14 × 615.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.26x = 899,300.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,300.23/1,058.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.79

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