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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.68, 1,460.84 and 616.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.68, 1,460.84 and 616.66 is: 850.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.68 : 1,460.84 = 616.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.68/1,460.84 = 616.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.68x = 1,460.84 × 616.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.68x = 900,841.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,841.59/1,058.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.91

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