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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.62, 1,599.33 and 416.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.62, 1,599.33 and 416.61 is: 624.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.62 : 1,599.33 = 416.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.62/1,599.33 = 416.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.62x = 1,599.33 × 416.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.62x = 666,296.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,296.87/1,066.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.68

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