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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.02, 1,597.94 and 481.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.02, 1,597.94 and 481.33 is: 721.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.02 : 1,597.94 = 481.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.02/1,597.94 = 481.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.02x = 1,597.94 × 481.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.02x = 769,136.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,136.46/1,066.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.50

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