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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.35, 1,577.02 and 434.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.35, 1,577.02 and 434.38 is: 651.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.35 : 1,577.02 = 434.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.35/1,577.02 = 434.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.35x = 1,577.02 × 434.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.35x = 685,018.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,018.06/1,051.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.56

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