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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.45, 1,460.65 and 592.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.45, 1,460.65 and 592.70 is: 817.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.45 : 1,460.65 = 592.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.45/1,460.65 = 592.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.45x = 1,460.65 × 592.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.45x = 865,727.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,727.26/1,058.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.92

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