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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.70, 1,460.97 and 616.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.70, 1,460.97 and 616.63 is: 850.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.70 : 1,460.97 = 616.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.70/1,460.97 = 616.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.70x = 1,460.97 × 616.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.70x = 900,877.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,877.93/1,058.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.93

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