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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.66, 1,574.79 and 433.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.66, 1,574.79 and 433.86 is: 650.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.66 : 1,574.79 = 433.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.66/1,574.79 = 433.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.66x = 1,574.79 × 433.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.66x = 683,238.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,238.39/1,049.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.91

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