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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.98, 1,600.46 and 336.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.98, 1,600.46 and 336.61 is: 504.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.98 : 1,600.46 = 336.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.98/1,600.46 = 336.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.98x = 1,600.46 × 336.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.98x = 538,730.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,730.84/1,066.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.91

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