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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.13, 1,573.81 and 433.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.13, 1,573.81 and 433.49 is: 649.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.13 : 1,573.81 = 433.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.13/1,573.81 = 433.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.13x = 1,573.81 × 433.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.13x = 682,230.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,230.90/1,050.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.66

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