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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.67, 1,574.46 and 433.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.67, 1,574.46 and 433.20 is: 649.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.67 : 1,574.46 = 433.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.67/1,574.46 = 433.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.67x = 1,574.46 × 433.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.67x = 682,056.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,056.07/1,049.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.78

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