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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.86, 1,576.42 and 434.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.86, 1,576.42 and 434.86 is: 651.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.86 : 1,576.42 = 434.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.86/1,576.42 = 434.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.86x = 1,576.42 × 434.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.86x = 685,522.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,522.00/1,051.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.72

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