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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.26, 1,599.31 and 335.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.26, 1,599.31 and 335.85 is: 503.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.26 : 1,599.31 = 335.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.26/1,599.31 = 335.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.26x = 1,599.31 × 335.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.26x = 537,122.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,122.69/1,066.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.74

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