Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,500.96, 2,072 and 880
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,500.96, 2,072 and 880 is: 1,214.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,500.96 : 2,072 = 880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,500.96/2,072 = 880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,500.96x = 2,072 × 880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,500.96x = 1,823,360 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,823,360/1,500.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,214.80
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