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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.37, 1,460.43 and 616.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.37, 1,460.43 and 616.18 is: 850.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.37 : 1,460.43 = 616.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.37/1,460.43 = 616.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.37x = 1,460.43 × 616.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.37x = 899,884.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,884.11/1,058.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.25

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