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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.63, 1,577.37 and 435.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.63, 1,577.37 and 435.17 is: 652.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.63 : 1,577.37 = 435.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.63/1,577.37 = 435.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.63x = 1,577.37 × 435.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.63x = 686,424.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,424.10/1,051.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.73

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