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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.18, 1,574.28 and 433.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.18, 1,574.28 and 433.06 is: 649.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.18 : 1,574.28 = 433.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.18/1,574.28 = 433.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.18x = 1,574.28 × 433.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.18x = 681,753.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,753.76/1,049.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.80

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