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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.30, 1,460.22 and 592.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.30, 1,460.22 and 592.55 is: 817.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.30 : 1,460.22 = 592.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.30/1,460.22 = 592.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.30x = 1,460.22 × 592.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.30x = 865,253.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,253.36/1,058.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.59

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