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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.48, 1,576.03 and 434.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.48, 1,576.03 and 434.22 is: 651.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.48 : 1,576.03 = 434.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.48/1,576.03 = 434.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.48x = 1,576.03 × 434.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.48x = 684,343.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,343.75/1,050.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.46

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