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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.51, 1,584.99 and 647.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.51, 1,584.99 and 647.07 is: 968.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.51 : 1,584.99 = 647.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.51/1,584.99 = 647.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.51x = 1,584.99 × 647.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.51x = 1,025,599.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,599.48/1,058.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.91

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