Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,943, 2,914.50 and 575
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,943, 2,914.50 and 575 is: 862.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,943 : 2,914.50 = 575 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,943/2,914.50 = 575/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,943x = 2,914.50 × 575 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,943x = 1,675,837.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,675,837.50/1,943 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 862.50
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