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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,646.51, 2,272.59 and 1,058.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,646.51, 2,272.59 and 1,058.07 is: 1,460.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,646.51 : 2,272.59 = 1,058.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,646.51/2,272.59 = 1,058.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,646.51x = 2,272.59 × 1,058.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,646.51x = 2,404,559.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,404,559.30/1,646.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.40

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