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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.45, 1,460.91 and 616.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.45, 1,460.91 and 616.43 is: 850.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.45 : 1,460.91 = 616.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.45/1,460.91 = 616.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.45x = 1,460.91 × 616.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.45x = 900,541.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,541.45/1,058.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.82

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