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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.66, 1,600.66 and 417.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.66, 1,600.66 and 417.38 is: 626.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.66 : 1,600.66 = 417.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.66/1,600.66 = 417.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.66x = 1,600.66 × 417.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.66x = 668,075.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,075.99/1,066.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.33

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