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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.41, 1,460.64 and 592.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.41, 1,460.64 and 592.66 is: 817.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.41 : 1,460.64 = 592.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.41/1,460.64 = 592.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.41x = 1,460.64 × 592.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.41x = 865,662.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,662.90/1,058.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.89

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