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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.87, 1,598.92 and 546.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.87, 1,598.92 and 546.44 is: 818.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.87 : 1,598.92 = 546.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.87/1,598.92 = 546.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.87x = 1,598.92 × 546.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.87x = 873,704.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,704.48/1,066.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.94

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