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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.91, 1,576.37 and 434.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.91, 1,576.37 and 434.20 is: 651.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.91 : 1,576.37 = 434.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.91/1,576.37 = 434.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.91x = 1,576.37 × 434.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.91x = 684,459.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,459.85/1,050.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.30

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