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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.12, 1,576.59 and 434.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.12, 1,576.59 and 434.44 is: 651.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.12 : 1,576.59 = 434.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.12/1,576.59 = 434.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.12x = 1,576.59 × 434.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.12x = 684,933.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,933.76/1,051.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.62

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