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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.38, 1,598.94 and 676.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.38, 1,598.94 and 676.98 is: 1,015.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.38 : 1,598.94 = 676.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.38/1,598.94 = 676.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.38x = 1,598.94 × 676.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.38x = 1,082,450.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,450.40/1,066.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.07

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