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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.39, 1,599.65 and 335.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.39, 1,599.65 and 335.99 is: 504.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.39 : 1,599.65 = 335.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.39/1,599.65 = 335.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.39x = 1,599.65 × 335.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.39x = 537,466.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,466.40/1,066.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.01

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