Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.04, 1,822 and 445
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,215.04, 1,822 and 445 is: 667.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,215.04 : 1,822 = 445 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,215.04/1,822 = 445/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,215.04x = 1,822 × 445 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,215.04x = 810,790 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 810,790/1,215.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 667.29
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