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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.47, 1,598.52 and 450

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.47, 1,598.52 and 450 is: 674.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.47 : 1,598.52 = 450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.47/1,598.52 = 450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.47x = 1,598.52 × 450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.47x = 719,334
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,334/1,066.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.50

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