Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.64, 2,090 and 851.36
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,514.64, 2,090 and 851.36 is: 1,174.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,514.64 : 2,090 = 851.36 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,514.64/2,090 = 851.36/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,514.64x = 2,090 × 851.36 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,514.64x = 1,779,342.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,779,342.40/1,514.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,174.76
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