Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.48, 1,884 and 775.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,365.48, 1,884 and 775.92 is: 1,070.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,365.48 : 1,884 = 775.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,365.48/1,884 = 775.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,365.48x = 1,884 × 775.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,365.48x = 1,461,833.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,461,833.28/1,365.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,070.56
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