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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.53, 1,461.28 and 705.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.53, 1,461.28 and 705.04 is: 973.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.53 : 1,461.28 = 705.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.53/1,461.28 = 705.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.53x = 1,461.28 × 705.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.53x = 1,030,260.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,260.85/1,058.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.29

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