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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.78, 1,461.38 and 610.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.78, 1,461.38 and 610.90 is: 843.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.78 : 1,461.38 = 610.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.78/1,461.38 = 610.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.78x = 1,461.38 × 610.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.78x = 892,750.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,750.33/1,058.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.19

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