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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.94, 1,599.47 and 417.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.94, 1,599.47 and 417.19 is: 625.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.94 : 1,599.47 = 417.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.94/1,599.47 = 417.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.94x = 1,599.47 × 417.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.94x = 667,272.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,272.81/1,066.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.41

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