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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.62, 1,462.11 and 809.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.62, 1,462.11 and 809.38 is: 1,117.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.62 : 1,462.11 = 809.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.62/1,462.11 = 809.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.62x = 1,462.11 × 809.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.62x = 1,183,402.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,402.59/1,058.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.87

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