Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.50, 1,584.75 and 287
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,056.50, 1,584.75 and 287 is: 430.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,056.50 : 1,584.75 = 287 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,056.50/1,584.75 = 287/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,056.50x = 1,584.75 × 287 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,056.50x = 454,823.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 454,823.25/1,056.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 430.50
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