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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.41, 1,471.64 and 600.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.41, 1,471.64 and 600.66 is: 828.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.41 : 1,471.64 = 600.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.41/1,471.64 = 600.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.41x = 1,471.64 × 600.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.41x = 883,956.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,956.78/1,066.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.91

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