Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,636, 2,454 and 481.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,636, 2,454 and 481.72 is: 722.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,636 : 2,454 = 481.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,636/2,454 = 481.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,636x = 2,454 × 481.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,636x = 1,182,140.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,182,140.88/1,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 722.58
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