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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.82, 1,600.23 and 336.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.82, 1,600.23 and 336.47 is: 504.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.82 : 1,600.23 = 336.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.82/1,600.23 = 336.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.82x = 1,600.23 × 336.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.82x = 538,429.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,429.39/1,066.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.71

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