Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.68, 1,122.54 and 503
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 813.68, 1,122.54 and 503 is: 693.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
813.68 : 1,122.54 = 503 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
813.68/1,122.54 = 503/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
813.68x = 1,122.54 × 503 - Step 4: Simplify right side
813.68x = 564,637.62 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 564,637.62/813.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 693.93
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