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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.47, 1,599.75 and 336.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.47, 1,599.75 and 336.11 is: 504.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.47 : 1,599.75 = 336.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.47/1,599.75 = 336.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.47x = 1,599.75 × 336.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.47x = 537,683.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,683.97/1,066.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.17

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