Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201, 1,801.50 and 289
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,201, 1,801.50 and 289 is: 433.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,201 : 1,801.50 = 289 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,201/1,801.50 = 289/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,201x = 1,801.50 × 289 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,201x = 520,633.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 520,633.50/1,201 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 433.50
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