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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.30, 1,599.11 and 372.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.30, 1,599.11 and 372.82 is: 559.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.30 : 1,599.11 = 372.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.30/1,599.11 = 372.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.30x = 1,599.11 × 372.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.30x = 596,180.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,180.19/1,066.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.11

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