Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.54, 1,120 and 674.90
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 746.54, 1,120 and 674.90 is: 1,012.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
746.54 : 1,120 = 674.90 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
746.54/1,120 = 674.90/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
746.54x = 1,120 × 674.90 - Step 4: Simplify right side
746.54x = 755,888 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 755,888/746.54 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,012.52
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