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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.63, 1,460.93 and 616.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.63, 1,460.93 and 616.55 is: 850.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.63 : 1,460.93 = 616.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.63/1,460.93 = 616.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.63x = 1,460.93 × 616.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.63x = 900,726.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,726.00/1,058.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.85

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