Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524, 2,286 and 369.75
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,524, 2,286 and 369.75 is: 554.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,524 : 2,286 = 369.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,524/2,286 = 369.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,524x = 2,286 × 369.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,524x = 845,248.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 845,248.50/1,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 554.63
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