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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.42, 1,574.10 and 432.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.42, 1,574.10 and 432.96 is: 649.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.42 : 1,574.10 = 432.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.42/1,574.10 = 432.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.42x = 1,574.10 × 432.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.42x = 681,522.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,522.34/1,049.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.43

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