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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.47, 1,574.81 and 433.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.47, 1,574.81 and 433.79 is: 650.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.47 : 1,574.81 = 433.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.47/1,574.81 = 433.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.47x = 1,574.81 × 433.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.47x = 683,134.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,134.32/1,050.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.31

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