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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.41, 1,459.30 and 809.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.41, 1,459.30 and 809.34 is: 1,115.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.41 : 1,459.30 = 809.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.41/1,459.30 = 809.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.41x = 1,459.30 × 809.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.41x = 1,181,058.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,058.52/1,058.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.88

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