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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.93, 1,575.09 and 433.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.93, 1,575.09 and 433.30 is: 650.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.93 : 1,575.09 = 433.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.93/1,575.09 = 433.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.93x = 1,575.09 × 433.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.93x = 682,490.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,490.98/1,049.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.03

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