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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.06, 1,599.15 and 416.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.06, 1,599.15 and 416.74 is: 625.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.06 : 1,599.15 = 416.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.06/1,599.15 = 416.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.06x = 1,599.15 × 416.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.06x = 666,429.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,429.77/1,066.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.13

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