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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.75, 1,461.12 and 616.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.75, 1,461.12 and 616.58 is: 850.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.75 : 1,461.12 = 616.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.75/1,461.12 = 616.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.75x = 1,461.12 × 616.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.75x = 900,897.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,897.37/1,058.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.91

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