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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.71, 1,577.17 and 435.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.71, 1,577.17 and 435.30 is: 652.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.71 : 1,577.17 = 435.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.71/1,577.17 = 435.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.71x = 1,577.17 × 435.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.71x = 686,542.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,542.10/1,051.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.79

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