Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.36, 1,546 and 623
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,120.36, 1,546 and 623 is: 859.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,120.36 : 1,546 = 623 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,120.36/1,546 = 623/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,120.36x = 1,546 × 623 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,120.36x = 963,158 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 963,158/1,120.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 859.69
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