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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.92, 1,461.54 and 645.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.92, 1,461.54 and 645.16 is: 890.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.92 : 1,461.54 = 645.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.92/1,461.54 = 645.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.92x = 1,461.54 × 645.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.92x = 942,927.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,927.15/1,058.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.46

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