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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.42, 1,459.90 and 638.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.42, 1,459.90 and 638.33 is: 880.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.42 : 1,459.90 = 638.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.42/1,459.90 = 638.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.42x = 1,459.90 × 638.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.42x = 931,887.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,887.48/1,058.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.46

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