Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.08, 1,972 and 544.58
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,314.08, 1,972 and 544.58 is: 817.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,314.08 : 1,972 = 544.58 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,314.08/1,972 = 544.58/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,314.08x = 1,972 × 544.58 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,314.08x = 1,073,911.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,073,911.76/1,314.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 817.23
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