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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.26, 1,575.02 and 433.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.26, 1,575.02 and 433.68 is: 650.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.26 : 1,575.02 = 433.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.26/1,575.02 = 433.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.26x = 1,575.02 × 433.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.26x = 683,054.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,054.67/1,050.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.37

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