Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.48, 1,674 and 747
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,212.48, 1,674 and 747 is: 1,031.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,212.48 : 1,674 = 747 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,212.48/1,674 = 747/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,212.48x = 1,674 × 747 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,212.48x = 1,250,478 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,250,478/1,212.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,031.34
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