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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.31, 1,599.31 and 336.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.31, 1,599.31 and 336.07 is: 504.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.31 : 1,599.31 = 336.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.31/1,599.31 = 336.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.31x = 1,599.31 × 336.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.31x = 537,476.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,476.53/1,066.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.05

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