Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805, 1,110.90 and 437
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 805, 1,110.90 and 437 is: 603.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
805 : 1,110.90 = 437 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
805/1,110.90 = 437/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
805x = 1,110.90 × 437 - Step 4: Simplify right side
805x = 485,463.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 485,463.30/805 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 603.06
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