Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.52, 2,058.36 and 968
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,492.52, 2,058.36 and 968 is: 1,334.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,492.52 : 2,058.36 = 968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,492.52/2,058.36 = 968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,492.52x = 2,058.36 × 968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,492.52x = 1,992,492.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,992,492.48/1,492.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,334.99
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