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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.60, 1,575.81 and 434.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.60, 1,575.81 and 434.37 is: 651.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.60 : 1,575.81 = 434.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.60/1,575.81 = 434.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.60x = 1,575.81 × 434.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.60x = 684,484.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,484.59/1,050.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.52

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