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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.98, 1,598.70 and 578.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.98, 1,598.70 and 578.54 is: 866.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.98 : 1,598.70 = 578.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.98/1,598.70 = 578.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.98x = 1,598.70 × 578.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.98x = 924,911.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,911.90/1,066.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.85

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