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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.86, 1,599.48 and 336.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.86, 1,599.48 and 336.02 is: 503.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.86 : 1,599.48 = 336.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.86/1,599.48 = 336.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.86x = 1,599.48 × 336.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.86x = 537,449.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,449.27/1,066.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.77

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