Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.56, 1,912.50 and 617.25
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,275.56, 1,912.50 and 617.25 is: 925.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,275.56 : 1,912.50 = 617.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,275.56/1,912.50 = 617.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,275.56x = 1,912.50 × 617.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,275.56x = 1,180,497.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,180,497.80/1,275.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 925.48
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