Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.50, 1,119.87 and 501
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 811.50, 1,119.87 and 501 is: 691.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
811.50 : 1,119.87 = 501 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
811.50/1,119.87 = 501/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
811.50x = 1,119.87 × 501 - Step 4: Simplify right side
811.50x = 561,054.87 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 561,054.87/811.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 691.38
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