Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.50, 1,612 and 390.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,074.50, 1,612 and 390.50 is: 585.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,074.50 : 1,612 = 390.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,074.50/1,612 = 390.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,074.50x = 1,612 × 390.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,074.50x = 629,486 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 629,486/1,074.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 585.84
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