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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.10, 1,599.21 and 335.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.10, 1,599.21 and 335.71 is: 503.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.10 : 1,599.21 = 335.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.10/1,599.21 = 335.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.10x = 1,599.21 × 335.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.10x = 536,872.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,872.79/1,066.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.59

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