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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.93, 1,573.74 and 433.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.93, 1,573.74 and 433.32 is: 649.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.93 : 1,573.74 = 433.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.93/1,573.74 = 433.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.93x = 1,573.74 × 433.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.93x = 681,933.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,933.02/1,049.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.51

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