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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.66, 1,599.62 and 336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.66, 1,599.62 and 336.24 is: 504.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.66 : 1,599.62 = 336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.66/1,599.62 = 336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.66x = 1,599.62 × 336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.66x = 537,854.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,854.55/1,066.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.24

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