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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.80, 1,460.91 and 665.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.80, 1,460.91 and 665.68 is: 918.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.80 : 1,460.91 = 665.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.80/1,460.91 = 665.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.80x = 1,460.91 × 665.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.80x = 972,498.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,498.57/1,058.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.49

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