Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.70, 1,219.50 and 617.67
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 812.70, 1,219.50 and 617.67 is: 926.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
812.70 : 1,219.50 = 617.67 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
812.70/1,219.50 = 617.67/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
812.70x = 1,219.50 × 617.67 - Step 4: Simplify right side
812.70x = 753,248.57 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 753,248.57/812.70 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 926.85
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