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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.60, 1,461.17 and 685.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.60, 1,461.17 and 685.59 is: 946.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.60 : 1,461.17 = 685.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.60/1,461.17 = 685.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.60x = 1,461.17 × 685.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.60x = 1,001,760.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,760.11/1,058.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.31

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