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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.82, 1,461.51 and 810.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.82, 1,461.51 and 810.06 is: 1,118.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.82 : 1,461.51 = 810.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.82/1,461.51 = 810.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.82x = 1,461.51 × 810.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.82x = 1,183,910.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,910.79/1,058.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.14

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