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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.75, 1,574.82 and 433.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.75, 1,574.82 and 433.12 is: 649.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.75 : 1,574.82 = 433.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.75/1,574.82 = 433.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.75x = 1,574.82 × 433.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.75x = 682,086.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,086.04/1,049.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.76

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