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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.11, 1,575.52 and 434.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.11, 1,575.52 and 434.11 is: 651.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.11 : 1,575.52 = 434.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.11/1,575.52 = 434.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.11x = 1,575.52 × 434.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.11x = 683,946.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,946.13/1,050.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.31

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