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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.83, 1,599.80 and 573.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.83, 1,599.80 and 573.11 is: 859.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.83 : 1,599.80 = 573.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.83/1,599.80 = 573.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.83x = 1,599.80 × 573.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.83x = 916,850.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,850.51/1,066.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.42

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