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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.91, 1,599.62 and 373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.91, 1,599.62 and 373.50 is: 559.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.91 : 1,599.62 = 373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.91/1,599.62 = 373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.91x = 1,599.62 × 373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.91x = 597,456.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,456.20/1,066.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.99

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