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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.87, 1,461.24 and 593.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.87, 1,461.24 and 593.12 is: 818.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.87 : 1,461.24 = 593.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.87/1,461.24 = 593.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.87x = 1,461.24 × 593.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.87x = 866,683.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,683.36/1,058.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.50

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