Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.07, 1,672.50 and 874.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,115.07, 1,672.50 and 874.50 is: 1,311.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,115.07 : 1,672.50 = 874.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,115.07/1,672.50 = 874.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,115.07x = 1,672.50 × 874.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,115.07x = 1,462,601.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,462,601.25/1,115.07 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,311.67
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