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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.30, 1,577.15 and 434.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.30, 1,577.15 and 434.67 is: 652.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.30 : 1,577.15 = 434.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.30/1,577.15 = 434.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.30x = 1,577.15 × 434.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.30x = 685,545.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,545.42/1,051.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.09

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