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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.03, 1,599.56 and 553.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.03, 1,599.56 and 553.03 is: 829.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.03 : 1,599.56 = 553.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.03/1,599.56 = 553.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.03x = 1,599.56 × 553.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.03x = 884,604.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,604.67/1,066.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.81

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