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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.51, 1,598.80 and 417.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.51, 1,598.80 and 417.09 is: 625.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.51 : 1,598.80 = 417.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.51/1,598.80 = 417.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.51x = 1,598.80 × 417.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.51x = 666,843.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,843.49/1,066.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.26

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