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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.60, 1,573.38 and 433.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.60, 1,573.38 and 433.74 is: 650.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.60 : 1,573.38 = 433.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.60/1,573.38 = 433.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.60x = 1,573.38 × 433.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.60x = 682,437.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,437.84/1,049.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.19

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