Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148, 1,722 and 635
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,148, 1,722 and 635 is: 952.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,148 : 1,722 = 635 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,148/1,722 = 635/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,148x = 1,722 × 635 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,148x = 1,093,470 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,093,470/1,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 952.50
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