Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.52, 1,970 and 806.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,427.52, 1,970 and 806.52 is: 1,113.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,427.52 : 1,970 = 806.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,427.52/1,970 = 806.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,427.52x = 1,970 × 806.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,427.52x = 1,588,844.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,588,844.40/1,427.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,113.01
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