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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.53, 1,574.07 and 433.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.53, 1,574.07 and 433.08 is: 649.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.53 : 1,574.07 = 433.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.53/1,574.07 = 433.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.53x = 1,574.07 × 433.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.53x = 681,690.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,690.37/1,049.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.52

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