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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.59, 1,600.10 and 336.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.59, 1,600.10 and 336.39 is: 504.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.59 : 1,600.10 = 336.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.59/1,600.10 = 336.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.59x = 1,600.10 × 336.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.59x = 538,255.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,255.96/1,066.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.65

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