Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.16, 1,838 and 575.54
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,225.16, 1,838 and 575.54 is: 863.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,225.16 : 1,838 = 575.54 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,225.16/1,838 = 575.54/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,225.16x = 1,838 × 575.54 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,225.16x = 1,057,842.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,057,842.52/1,225.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 863.43
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