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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.62, 1,461.12 and 616.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.62, 1,461.12 and 616.78 is: 851.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.62 : 1,461.12 = 616.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.62/1,461.12 = 616.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.62x = 1,461.12 × 616.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.62x = 901,189.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,189.59/1,058.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.29

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