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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.08, 1,599.12 and 552.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.08, 1,599.12 and 552.48 is: 828.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.08 : 1,599.12 = 552.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.08/1,599.12 = 552.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.08x = 1,599.12 × 552.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.08x = 883,481.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,481.82/1,066.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.72

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