Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749, 1,123.50 and 293
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 749, 1,123.50 and 293 is: 439.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
749 : 1,123.50 = 293 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
749/1,123.50 = 293/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
749x = 1,123.50 × 293 - Step 4: Simplify right side
749x = 329,185.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 329,185.50/749 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439.50
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