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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.68, 1,600.68 and 518.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.68, 1,600.68 and 518.88 is: 778.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.68 : 1,600.68 = 518.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.68/1,600.68 = 518.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.68x = 1,600.68 × 518.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.68x = 830,560.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,560.84/1,066.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.64

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