Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.50, 1,608.78 and 303
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,072.50, 1,608.78 and 303 is: 454.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,072.50 : 1,608.78 = 303 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,072.50/1,608.78 = 303/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,072.50x = 1,608.78 × 303 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,072.50x = 487,460.34 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 487,460.34/1,072.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 454.51
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