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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.03, 1,598.39 and 416

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.03, 1,598.39 and 416 is: 623.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.03 : 1,598.39 = 416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.03/1,598.39 = 416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.03x = 1,598.39 × 416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.03x = 664,928.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,928.16/1,066.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.74

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