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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.16, 1,575.37 and 434.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.16, 1,575.37 and 434.24 is: 650.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.16 : 1,575.37 = 434.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.16/1,575.37 = 434.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.16x = 1,575.37 × 434.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.16x = 684,088.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,088.67/1,051.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.79

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