Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333, 1,999.50 and 421
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,333, 1,999.50 and 421 is: 631.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,333 : 1,999.50 = 421 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,333/1,999.50 = 421/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,333x = 1,999.50 × 421 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,333x = 841,789.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 841,789.50/1,333 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 631.50
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