Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036, 1,554 and 419.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,036, 1,554 and 419.50 is: 629.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,036 : 1,554 = 419.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,036/1,554 = 419.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,036x = 1,554 × 419.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,036x = 651,903 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 651,903/1,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 629.25
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