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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.92, 1,576.65 and 434.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.92, 1,576.65 and 434.42 is: 651.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.92 : 1,576.65 = 434.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.92/1,576.65 = 434.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.92x = 1,576.65 × 434.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.92x = 684,928.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,928.29/1,050.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.74

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