Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.50, 1,721.52 and 378
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,147.50, 1,721.52 and 378 is: 567.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,147.50 : 1,721.52 = 378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,147.50/1,721.52 = 378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,147.50x = 1,721.52 × 378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,147.50x = 650,734.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 650,734.56/1,147.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 567.09
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