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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.85, 1,577.77 and 434.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.85, 1,577.77 and 434.88 is: 652.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.85 : 1,577.77 = 434.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.85/1,577.77 = 434.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.85x = 1,577.77 × 434.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.85x = 686,132.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,132.73/1,051.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.31

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