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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.16, 1,573.87 and 433.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.16, 1,573.87 and 433.24 is: 649.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.16 : 1,573.87 = 433.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.16/1,573.87 = 433.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.16x = 1,573.87 × 433.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.16x = 681,863.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,863.44/1,050.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.29

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