Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077, 1,615.74 and 393
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,077, 1,615.74 and 393 is: 589.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,077 : 1,615.74 = 393 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,077/1,615.74 = 393/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,077x = 1,615.74 × 393 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,077x = 634,985.82 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 634,985.82/1,077 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 589.59
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