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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.54, 1,460.54 and 666.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.54, 1,460.54 and 666.08 is: 919.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.54 : 1,460.54 = 666.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.54/1,460.54 = 666.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.54x = 1,460.54 × 666.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.54x = 972,836.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,836.48/1,058.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.04

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