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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.69, 1,599.94 and 373.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.69, 1,599.94 and 373.69 is: 560.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.69 : 1,599.94 = 373.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.69/1,599.94 = 373.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.69x = 1,599.94 × 373.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.69x = 597,881.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,881.58/1,066.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.50

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