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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.62, 1,600.24 and 450

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.62, 1,600.24 and 450 is: 675.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.62 : 1,600.24 = 450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.62/1,600.24 = 450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.62x = 1,600.24 × 450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.62x = 720,108
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,108/1,066.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.13

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