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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.97, 1,600.33 and 336.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.97, 1,600.33 and 336.14 is: 504.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.97 : 1,600.33 = 336.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.97/1,600.33 = 336.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.97x = 1,600.33 × 336.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.97x = 537,933.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,933.25/1,066.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.17

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