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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.53, 1,576.40 and 434.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.53, 1,576.40 and 434.12 is: 651.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.53 : 1,576.40 = 434.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.53/1,576.40 = 434.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.53x = 1,576.40 × 434.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.53x = 684,336.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,336.72/1,050.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.42

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