Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.50, 1,911.75 and 362.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,274.50, 1,911.75 and 362.50 is: 543.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,274.50 : 1,911.75 = 362.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,274.50/1,911.75 = 362.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,274.50x = 1,911.75 × 362.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,274.50x = 693,009.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 693,009.38/1,274.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 543.75
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