Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.96, 2,244 and 571.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,495.96, 2,244 and 571.96 is: 857.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,495.96 : 2,244 = 571.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,495.96/2,244 = 571.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,495.96x = 2,244 × 571.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,495.96x = 1,283,478.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,283,478.24/1,495.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 857.96
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