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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.76, 1,461.22 and 610.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.76, 1,461.22 and 610.70 is: 842.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.76 : 1,461.22 = 610.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.76/1,461.22 = 610.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.76x = 1,461.22 × 610.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.76x = 892,358.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,358.22/1,058.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.83

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