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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.82, 1,461.42 and 616.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.82, 1,461.42 and 616.79 is: 851.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.82 : 1,461.42 = 616.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.82/1,461.42 = 616.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.82x = 1,461.42 × 616.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.82x = 901,389.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,389.24/1,058.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.31

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