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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.76, 1,576.14 and 434.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.76, 1,576.14 and 434.80 is: 652.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.76 : 1,576.14 = 434.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.76/1,576.14 = 434.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.76x = 1,576.14 × 434.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.76x = 685,305.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,305.67/1,050.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.20

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