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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.64, 1,600.04 and 286.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.64, 1,600.04 and 286.66 is: 430.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.64 : 1,600.04 = 286.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.64/1,600.04 = 286.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.64x = 1,600.04 × 286.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.64x = 458,667.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,667.47/1,066.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.01

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