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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.44, 1,460.72 and 592.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.44, 1,460.72 and 592.69 is: 817.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.44 : 1,460.72 = 592.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.44/1,460.72 = 592.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.44x = 1,460.72 × 592.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.44x = 865,747.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,747.52/1,058.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.95

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