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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.88, 1,511.28 and 1,058.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.88, 1,511.28 and 1,058.40 is: 1,460.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.88 : 1,511.28 = 1,058.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.88/1,511.28 = 1,058.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.88x = 1,511.28 × 1,058.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.88x = 1,599,538.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,538.75/1,094.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.93

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