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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.92, 1,599.57 and 450.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.92, 1,599.57 and 450.24 is: 675.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.92 : 1,599.57 = 450.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.92/1,599.57 = 450.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.92x = 1,599.57 × 450.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.92x = 720,190.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,190.40/1,066.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.02

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