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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.80, 1,461.14 and 593.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.80, 1,461.14 and 593.04 is: 818.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.80 : 1,461.14 = 593.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.80/1,461.14 = 593.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.80x = 1,461.14 × 593.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.80x = 866,514.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,514.47/1,058.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.39

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