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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.97, 1,461.35 and 586.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.97, 1,461.35 and 586.89 is: 809.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.97 : 1,461.35 = 586.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.97/1,461.35 = 586.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.97x = 1,461.35 × 586.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.97x = 857,648.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,648.77/1,058.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.89

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