Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084, 1,626 and 314.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,084, 1,626 and 314.52 is: 471.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,084 : 1,626 = 314.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,084/1,626 = 314.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,084x = 1,626 × 314.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,084x = 511,409.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 511,409.52/1,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 471.78
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