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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.32, 1,460.52 and 638.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.32, 1,460.52 and 638.80 is: 881.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.32 : 1,460.52 = 638.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.32/1,460.52 = 638.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.32x = 1,460.52 × 638.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.32x = 932,980.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,980.18/1,058.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.57

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