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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.36, 1,460.52 and 586.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.36, 1,460.52 and 586.24 is: 809.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.36 : 1,460.52 = 586.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.36/1,460.52 = 586.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.36x = 1,460.52 × 586.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.36x = 856,215.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,215.24/1,058.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.00

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