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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.91, 1,600.56 and 336.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.91, 1,600.56 and 336.49 is: 504.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.91 : 1,600.56 = 336.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.91/1,600.56 = 336.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.91x = 1,600.56 × 336.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.91x = 538,568.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,568.43/1,066.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.80

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