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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.32, 1,599.16 and 336.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.32, 1,599.16 and 336.08 is: 504.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.32 : 1,599.16 = 336.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.32/1,599.16 = 336.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.32x = 1,599.16 × 336.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.32x = 537,445.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,445.69/1,066.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.02

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