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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.06, 1,572.57 and 433.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.06, 1,572.57 and 433.20 is: 649.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.06 : 1,572.57 = 433.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.06/1,572.57 = 433.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.06x = 1,572.57 × 433.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.06x = 681,229.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,229.80/1,049.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.37

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