Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,699, 2,548.50 and 483
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,699, 2,548.50 and 483 is: 724.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,699 : 2,548.50 = 483 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,699/2,548.50 = 483/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,699x = 2,548.50 × 483 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,699x = 1,230,925.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,230,925.50/1,699 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 724.50
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