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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.88, 1,600.13 and 286.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.88, 1,600.13 and 286.93 is: 430.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.88 : 1,600.13 = 286.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.88/1,600.13 = 286.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.88x = 1,600.13 × 286.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.88x = 459,125.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,125.87/1,066.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.35

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