Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.52, 2,145 and 552
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,429.52, 2,145 and 552 is: 828.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,429.52 : 2,145 = 552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,429.52/2,145 = 552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,429.52x = 2,145 × 552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,429.52x = 1,184,040 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,184,040/1,429.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 828.28
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