Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273, 1,909.50 and 361
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,273, 1,909.50 and 361 is: 541.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,273 : 1,909.50 = 361 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,273/1,909.50 = 361/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,273x = 1,909.50 × 361 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,273x = 689,329.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 689,329.50/1,273 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 541.50
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