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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.94, 1,461.12 and 610.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.94, 1,461.12 and 610.80 is: 842.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.94 : 1,461.12 = 610.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.94/1,461.12 = 610.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.94x = 1,461.12 × 610.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.94x = 892,452.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,452.10/1,058.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.78

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