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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.88, 1,576.24 and 434.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.88, 1,576.24 and 434.42 is: 651.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.88 : 1,576.24 = 434.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.88/1,576.24 = 434.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.88x = 1,576.24 × 434.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.88x = 684,750.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,750.18/1,050.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.60

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