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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.78, 1,576.44 and 434.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.78, 1,576.44 and 434.71 is: 651.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.78 : 1,576.44 = 434.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.78/1,576.44 = 434.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.78x = 1,576.44 × 434.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.78x = 685,294.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,294.23/1,051.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.56

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