Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.14, 2,786 and 608.58
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,858.14, 2,786 and 608.58 is: 912.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,858.14 : 2,786 = 608.58 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,858.14/2,786 = 608.58/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,858.14x = 2,786 × 608.58 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,858.14x = 1,695,503.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,695,503.88/1,858.14 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 912.47
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