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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.41, 1,599.72 and 335.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.41, 1,599.72 and 335.79 is: 503.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.41 : 1,599.72 = 335.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.41/1,599.72 = 335.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.41x = 1,599.72 × 335.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.41x = 537,169.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,169.98/1,066.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.72

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