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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.24, 1,575.48 and 434.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.24, 1,575.48 and 434.20 is: 650.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.24 : 1,575.48 = 434.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.24/1,575.48 = 434.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.24x = 1,575.48 × 434.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.24x = 684,073.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,073.42/1,051.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.73

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