Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746, 1,119.20 and 226
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 746, 1,119.20 and 226 is: 339.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
746 : 1,119.20 = 226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
746/1,119.20 = 226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
746x = 1,119.20 × 226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
746x = 252,939.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 252,939.20/746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 339.06
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