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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.15, 1,599.32 and 335.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.15, 1,599.32 and 335.94 is: 503.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.15 : 1,599.32 = 335.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.15/1,599.32 = 335.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.15x = 1,599.32 × 335.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.15x = 537,275.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,275.56/1,066.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.94

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