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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.42, 1,574.56 and 433.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.42, 1,574.56 and 433.44 is: 650.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.42 : 1,574.56 = 433.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.42/1,574.56 = 433.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.42x = 1,574.56 × 433.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.42x = 682,477.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,477.29/1,049.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.34

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