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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.15, 1,599.43 and 373.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.15, 1,599.43 and 373.02 is: 559.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.15 : 1,599.43 = 373.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.15/1,599.43 = 373.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.15x = 1,599.43 × 373.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.15x = 596,614.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,614.20/1,066.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.60

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