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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.49, 1,577.16 and 435.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.49, 1,577.16 and 435.02 is: 652.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.49 : 1,577.16 = 435.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.49/1,577.16 = 435.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.49x = 1,577.16 × 435.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.49x = 686,088.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,088.26/1,051.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.49

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