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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.68, 1,460.99 and 610.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.68, 1,460.99 and 610.54 is: 842.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.68 : 1,460.99 = 610.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.68/1,460.99 = 610.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.68x = 1,460.99 × 610.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.68x = 891,989.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,989.18/1,058.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.55

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