Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.90, 2,074 and 864.94
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,502.90, 2,074 and 864.94 is: 1,193.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,502.90 : 2,074 = 864.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,502.90/2,074 = 864.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,502.90x = 2,074 × 864.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,502.90x = 1,793,885.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,793,885.56/1,502.90 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,193.62
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