Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057, 1,585.50 and 449
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,057, 1,585.50 and 449 is: 673.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,057 : 1,585.50 = 449 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,057/1,585.50 = 449/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,057x = 1,585.50 × 449 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,057x = 711,889.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 711,889.50/1,057 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 673.50
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