Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.74, 1,482 and 654.24
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,073.74, 1,482 and 654.24 is: 903.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,073.74 : 1,482 = 654.24 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,073.74/1,482 = 654.24/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,073.74x = 1,482 × 654.24 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,073.74x = 969,583.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 969,583.68/1,073.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 903.00
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