Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903, 2,854.50 and 535
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,903, 2,854.50 and 535 is: 802.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,903 : 2,854.50 = 535 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,903/2,854.50 = 535/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,903x = 2,854.50 × 535 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,903x = 1,527,157.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,527,157.50/1,903 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802.50
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