Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,784.24, 2,676 and 485.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,784.24, 2,676 and 485.72 is: 728.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,784.24 : 2,676 = 485.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,784.24/2,676 = 485.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,784.24x = 2,676 × 485.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,784.24x = 1,299,786.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,299,786.72/1,784.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 728.48
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