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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.66, 1,460.72 and 610.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.66, 1,460.72 and 610.53 is: 842.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.66 : 1,460.72 = 610.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.66/1,460.72 = 610.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.66x = 1,460.72 × 610.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.66x = 891,810.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,810.10/1,058.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.39

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