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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.17, 1,599.45 and 335.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.17, 1,599.45 and 335.95 is: 503.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.17 : 1,599.45 = 335.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.17/1,599.45 = 335.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.17x = 1,599.45 × 335.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.17x = 537,335.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,335.23/1,066.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.99

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