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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.84, 1,599.40 and 450.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.84, 1,599.40 and 450.16 is: 674.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.84 : 1,599.40 = 450.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.84/1,599.40 = 450.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.84x = 1,599.40 × 450.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.84x = 719,985.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,985.90/1,066.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.88

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