Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374, 2,061.32 and 462
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,374, 2,061.32 and 462 is: 693.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,374 : 2,061.32 = 462 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,374/2,061.32 = 462/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,374x = 2,061.32 × 462 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,374x = 952,329.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 952,329.84/1,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 693.11
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