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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.99, 1,461.72 and 685.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.99, 1,461.72 and 685.97 is: 946.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.99 : 1,461.72 = 685.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.99/1,461.72 = 685.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.99x = 1,461.72 × 685.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.99x = 1,002,688.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,688.76/1,058.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.84

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