Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.78, 1,433.46 and 573
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,038.78, 1,433.46 and 573 is: 790.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,038.78 : 1,433.46 = 573 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,038.78/1,433.46 = 573/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,038.78x = 1,433.46 × 573 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,038.78x = 821,372.58 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 821,372.58/1,038.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790.71
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