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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.56, 1,574.06 and 433.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.56, 1,574.06 and 433.08 is: 649.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.56 : 1,574.06 = 433.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.56/1,574.06 = 433.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.56x = 1,574.06 × 433.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.56x = 681,693.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,693.90/1,049.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.50

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