Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139, 1,708.50 and 455
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,139, 1,708.50 and 455 is: 682.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,139 : 1,708.50 = 455 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,139/1,708.50 = 455/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,139x = 1,708.50 × 455 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,139x = 777,367.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 777,367.50/1,139 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 682.50
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