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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.91, 1,575.31 and 434.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.91, 1,575.31 and 434.06 is: 651.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.91 : 1,575.31 = 434.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.91/1,575.31 = 434.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.91x = 1,575.31 × 434.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.91x = 683,779.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,779.06/1,049.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.27

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