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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.28, 1,584.96 and 797.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.28, 1,584.96 and 797.46 is: 1,194.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.28 : 1,584.96 = 797.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.28/1,584.96 = 797.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.28x = 1,584.96 × 797.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.28x = 1,263,942.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,942.20/1,058.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.34

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