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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.25, 1,575.70 and 434.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.25, 1,575.70 and 434.00 is: 651.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.25 : 1,575.70 = 434.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.25/1,575.70 = 434.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.25x = 1,575.70 × 434.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.25x = 683,857.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,857.99/1,050.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.14

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