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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.20, 1,599.28 and 296.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.20, 1,599.28 and 296.70 is: 445.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.20 : 1,599.28 = 296.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.20/1,599.28 = 296.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.20x = 1,599.28 × 296.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.20x = 474,506.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,506.38/1,066.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.04

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