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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.68, 1,459.75 and 744.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.68, 1,459.75 and 744.98 is: 1,027.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.68 : 1,459.75 = 744.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.68/1,459.75 = 744.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.68x = 1,459.75 × 744.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.68x = 1,087,489.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,489.06/1,058.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.21

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