Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.98, 1,866 and 411.06
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,243.98, 1,866 and 411.06 is: 616.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,243.98 : 1,866 = 411.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,243.98/1,866 = 411.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,243.98x = 1,866 × 411.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,243.98x = 767,037.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 767,037.96/1,243.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 616.60
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