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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.92, 1,461.24 and 593.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.92, 1,461.24 and 593.08 is: 818.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.92 : 1,461.24 = 593.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.92/1,461.24 = 593.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.92x = 1,461.24 × 593.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.92x = 866,632.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,632.22/1,058.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.41

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