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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.88, 1,459.92 and 665.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.88, 1,459.92 and 665.76 is: 917.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.88 : 1,459.92 = 665.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.88/1,459.92 = 665.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.88x = 1,459.92 × 665.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.88x = 971,956.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,956.34/1,058.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.91

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