Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.99, 1,544.98 and 250
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,029.99, 1,544.98 and 250 is: 375.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,029.99 : 1,544.98 = 250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,029.99/1,544.98 = 250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,029.99x = 1,544.98 × 250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,029.99x = 386,243.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 386,243.75/1,029.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 375.00
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