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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.32, 1,575.96 and 434.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.32, 1,575.96 and 434.32 is: 651.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.32 : 1,575.96 = 434.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.32/1,575.96 = 434.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.32x = 1,575.96 × 434.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.32x = 684,470.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,470.95/1,050.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.68

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