Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036, 1,554 and 523
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,036, 1,554 and 523 is: 784.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,036 : 1,554 = 523 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,036/1,554 = 523/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,036x = 1,554 × 523 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,036x = 812,742 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 812,742/1,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 784.50
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