Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.32, 1,216.98 and 753
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 811.32, 1,216.98 and 753 is: 1,129.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
811.32 : 1,216.98 = 753 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
811.32/1,216.98 = 753/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
811.32x = 1,216.98 × 753 - Step 4: Simplify right side
811.32x = 916,385.94 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 916,385.94/811.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,129.50
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