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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.58, 1,576.13 and 434.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.58, 1,576.13 and 434.77 is: 651.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.58 : 1,576.13 = 434.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.58/1,576.13 = 434.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.58x = 1,576.13 × 434.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.58x = 685,247.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,247.93/1,051.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.63

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