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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.57, 1,600.23 and 373.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.57, 1,600.23 and 373.43 is: 560.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.57 : 1,600.23 = 373.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.57/1,600.23 = 373.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.57x = 1,600.23 × 373.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.57x = 597,565.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,565.89/1,066.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.27

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