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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.31, 1,575.60 and 434.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.31, 1,575.60 and 434.17 is: 651.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.31 : 1,575.60 = 434.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.31/1,575.60 = 434.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.31x = 1,575.60 × 434.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.31x = 684,078.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,078.25/1,050.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.31

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