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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.62, 1,577.34 and 434.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.62, 1,577.34 and 434.94 is: 652.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.62 : 1,577.34 = 434.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.62/1,577.34 = 434.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.62x = 1,577.34 × 434.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.62x = 686,048.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,048.26/1,051.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.37

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