Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813, 1,219.50 and 235.89
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 813, 1,219.50 and 235.89 is: 353.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
813 : 1,219.50 = 235.89 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
813/1,219.50 = 235.89/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
813x = 1,219.50 × 235.89 - Step 4: Simplify right side
813x = 287,667.86 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 287,667.86/813 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353.84
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