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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.28, 1,598.76 and 416.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.28, 1,598.76 and 416.25 is: 624.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.28 : 1,598.76 = 416.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.28/1,598.76 = 416.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.28x = 1,598.76 × 416.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.28x = 665,483.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,483.85/1,066.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.12

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