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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.33, 1,600.49 and 546.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.33, 1,600.49 and 546.71 is: 820.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.33 : 1,600.49 = 546.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.33/1,600.49 = 546.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.33x = 1,600.49 × 546.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.33x = 875,003.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,003.89/1,066.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.58

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