Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.50, 1,520.25 and 244
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,013.50, 1,520.25 and 244 is: 366
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,013.50 : 1,520.25 = 244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,013.50/1,520.25 = 244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,013.50x = 1,520.25 × 244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,013.50x = 370,941 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 370,941/1,013.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366
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