Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.07, 1,130.88 and 226.95
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 754.07, 1,130.88 and 226.95 is: 340.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
754.07 : 1,130.88 = 226.95 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
754.07/1,130.88 = 226.95/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
754.07x = 1,130.88 × 226.95 - Step 4: Simplify right side
754.07x = 256,657.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 256,657.88/754.07 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 340.36
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