Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.96, 2,360 and 478
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,573.96, 2,360 and 478 is: 716.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,573.96 : 2,360 = 478 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,573.96/2,360 = 478/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,573.96x = 2,360 × 478 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,573.96x = 1,128,080 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,128,080/1,573.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 716.71
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