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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.59, 1,599.89 and 297.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.59, 1,599.89 and 297.09 is: 445.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.59 : 1,599.89 = 297.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.59/1,599.89 = 297.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.59x = 1,599.89 × 297.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.59x = 475,309.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,309.83/1,066.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.64

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