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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.99, 1,599.94 and 450.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.99, 1,599.94 and 450.04 is: 674.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.99 : 1,599.94 = 450.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.99/1,599.94 = 450.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.99x = 1,599.94 × 450.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.99x = 720,037.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,037.00/1,066.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.83

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