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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.02, 1,599.48 and 417.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.02, 1,599.48 and 417.21 is: 625.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.02 : 1,599.48 = 417.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.02/1,599.48 = 417.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.02x = 1,599.48 × 417.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.02x = 667,319.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,319.05/1,066.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.99

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