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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.32, 1,529.68 and 1,058.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.32, 1,529.68 and 1,058.48 is: 1,458.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.32 : 1,529.68 = 1,058.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.32/1,529.68 = 1,058.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.32x = 1,529.68 × 1,058.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.32x = 1,619,135.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,135.69/1,110.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.26

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