Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443, 2,164.50 and 417
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,443, 2,164.50 and 417 is: 625.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,443 : 2,164.50 = 417 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,443/2,164.50 = 417/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,443x = 2,164.50 × 417 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,443x = 902,596.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 902,596.50/1,443 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625.50
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