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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.65, 1,599.98 and 450.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.65, 1,599.98 and 450.20 is: 675.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.65 : 1,599.98 = 450.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.65/1,599.98 = 450.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.65x = 1,599.98 × 450.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.65x = 720,300.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,300.75/1,066.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.29

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