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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.33, 1,599.46 and 546.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.33, 1,599.46 and 546.54 is: 819.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.33 : 1,599.46 = 546.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.33/1,599.46 = 546.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.33x = 1,599.46 × 546.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.33x = 874,168.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,168.87/1,066.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.79

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