Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.58, 1,848 and 582.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,232.58, 1,848 and 582.96 is: 874.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,232.58 : 1,848 = 582.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,232.58/1,848 = 582.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,232.58x = 1,848 × 582.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,232.58x = 1,077,310.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,077,310.08/1,232.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 874.03
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