Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.06, 1,221.50 and 687.62
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 815.06, 1,221.50 and 687.62 is: 1,030.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
815.06 : 1,221.50 = 687.62 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
815.06/1,221.50 = 687.62/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
815.06x = 1,221.50 × 687.62 - Step 4: Simplify right side
815.06x = 839,927.83 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 839,927.83/815.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,030.51
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