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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.53, 1,460.77 and 592.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.53, 1,460.77 and 592.78 is: 818.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.53 : 1,460.77 = 592.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.53/1,460.77 = 592.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.53x = 1,460.77 × 592.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.53x = 865,915.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,915.24/1,058.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.04

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