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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.42, 1,575.09 and 434.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.42, 1,575.09 and 434.01 is: 650.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.42 : 1,575.09 = 434.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.42/1,575.09 = 434.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.42x = 1,575.09 × 434.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.42x = 683,604.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,604.81/1,050.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.79

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