Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,000, 1,500.24 and 316
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,000, 1,500.24 and 316 is: 474.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,000 : 1,500.24 = 316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,000/1,500.24 = 316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,000x = 1,500.24 × 316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,000x = 474,075.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 474,075.84/1,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 474.08
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