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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.16, 1,598.14 and 450

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.16, 1,598.14 and 450 is: 674.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.16 : 1,598.14 = 450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.16/1,598.14 = 450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.16x = 1,598.14 × 450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.16x = 719,163
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,163/1,066.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.54

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