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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.51, 1,599.99 and 336.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.51, 1,599.99 and 336.14 is: 504.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.51 : 1,599.99 = 336.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.51/1,599.99 = 336.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.51x = 1,599.99 × 336.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.51x = 537,820.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,820.64/1,066.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.28

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