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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.48, 1,599.88 and 297.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.48, 1,599.88 and 297.04 is: 445.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.48 : 1,599.88 = 297.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.48/1,599.88 = 297.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.48x = 1,599.88 × 297.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.48x = 475,228.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,228.36/1,066.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.60

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