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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.29, 1,460.51 and 592.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.29, 1,460.51 and 592.54 is: 817.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.29 : 1,460.51 = 592.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.29/1,460.51 = 592.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.29x = 1,460.51 × 592.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.29x = 865,410.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,410.60/1,058.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.74

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