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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.76, 1,600.14 and 336.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.76, 1,600.14 and 336.41 is: 504.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.76 : 1,600.14 = 336.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.76/1,600.14 = 336.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.76x = 1,600.14 × 336.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.76x = 538,303.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,303.10/1,066.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.62

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