Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.12, 1,171.44 and 268
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 781.12, 1,171.44 and 268 is: 401.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
781.12 : 1,171.44 = 268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
781.12/1,171.44 = 268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
781.12x = 1,171.44 × 268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
781.12x = 313,945.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 313,945.92/781.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 401.92
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