Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.68, 1,674 and 539.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,117.68, 1,674 and 539.52 is: 808.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,117.68 : 1,674 = 539.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,117.68/1,674 = 539.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,117.68x = 1,674 × 539.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,117.68x = 903,156.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 903,156.48/1,117.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 808.06
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