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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.34, 1,460.19 and 615.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.34, 1,460.19 and 615.93 is: 849.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.34 : 1,460.19 = 615.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.34/1,460.19 = 615.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.34x = 1,460.19 × 615.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.34x = 899,374.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,374.83/1,058.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.80

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