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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.30, 1,460.52 and 917.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.30, 1,460.52 and 917.36 is: 1,266.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.30 : 1,460.52 = 917.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.30/1,460.52 = 917.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.30x = 1,460.52 × 917.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.30x = 1,339,822.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,822.63/1,058.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.01

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