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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.48, 1,460.28 and 643.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.48, 1,460.28 and 643.76 is: 888.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.48 : 1,460.28 = 643.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.48/1,460.28 = 643.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.48x = 1,460.28 × 643.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.48x = 940,069.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,069.85/1,058.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.13

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