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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.22, 1,599.19 and 286.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.22, 1,599.19 and 286.28 is: 429.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.22 : 1,599.19 = 286.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.22/1,599.19 = 286.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.22x = 1,599.19 × 286.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.22x = 457,816.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,816.11/1,066.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.38

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