Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450, 2,001 and 829
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,450, 2,001 and 829 is: 1,144.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,450 : 2,001 = 829 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,450/2,001 = 829/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,450x = 2,001 × 829 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,450x = 1,658,829 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,658,829/1,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,144.02
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