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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.02, 1,600.29 and 580.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.02, 1,600.29 and 580.02 is: 870.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.02 : 1,600.29 = 580.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.02/1,600.29 = 580.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.02x = 1,600.29 × 580.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.02x = 928,200.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,200.21/1,066.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.72

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