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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.76, 1,461.12 and 639.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.76, 1,461.12 and 639.54 is: 882.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.76 : 1,461.12 = 639.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.76/1,461.12 = 639.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.76x = 1,461.12 × 639.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.76x = 934,444.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,444.68/1,058.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.58

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