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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.52, 1,460.76 and 592.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.52, 1,460.76 and 592.77 is: 818.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.52 : 1,460.76 = 592.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.52/1,460.76 = 592.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.52x = 1,460.76 × 592.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.52x = 865,894.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,894.71/1,058.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.02

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