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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.45, 1,460.75 and 610.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.45, 1,460.75 and 610.44 is: 842.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.45 : 1,460.75 = 610.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.45/1,460.75 = 610.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.45x = 1,460.75 × 610.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.45x = 891,697.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,697.18/1,058.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.46

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