Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.14, 1,180.41 and 259.93
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 787.14, 1,180.41 and 259.93 is: 389.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
787.14 : 1,180.41 = 259.93 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
787.14/1,180.41 = 259.93/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
787.14x = 1,180.41 × 259.93 - Step 4: Simplify right side
787.14x = 306,823.97 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 306,823.97/787.14 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 389.80
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