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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.96, 1,460.68 and 665.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.96, 1,460.68 and 665.64 is: 918.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.96 : 1,460.68 = 665.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.96/1,460.68 = 665.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.96x = 1,460.68 × 665.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.96x = 972,287.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,287.04/1,058.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.15

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