Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.84, 1,438 and 649.76
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,042.84, 1,438 and 649.76 is: 895.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,042.84 : 1,438 = 649.76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,042.84/1,438 = 649.76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,042.84x = 1,438 × 649.76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,042.84x = 934,354.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 934,354.88/1,042.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 895.97
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