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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.06, 1,599.69 and 449.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.06, 1,599.69 and 449.71 is: 674.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.06 : 1,599.69 = 449.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.06/1,599.69 = 449.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.06x = 1,599.69 × 449.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.06x = 719,396.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,396.59/1,066.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.82

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