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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.11, 1,599.17 and 408.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.11, 1,599.17 and 408.66 is: 612.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.11 : 1,599.17 = 408.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.11/1,599.17 = 408.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.11x = 1,599.17 × 408.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.11x = 653,514.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,514.77/1,066.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.99

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