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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.53, 1,577.90 and 435.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.53, 1,577.90 and 435.12 is: 652.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.53 : 1,577.90 = 435.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.53/1,577.90 = 435.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.53x = 1,577.90 × 435.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.53x = 686,575.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,575.85/1,051.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.93

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