Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.88, 1,410 and 648.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,021.88, 1,410 and 648.92 is: 895.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,021.88 : 1,410 = 648.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,021.88/1,410 = 648.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,021.88x = 1,410 × 648.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,021.88x = 914,977.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 914,977.20/1,021.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 895.39
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