Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.76, 1,125 and 738
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 815.76, 1,125 and 738 is: 1,017.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
815.76 : 1,125 = 738 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
815.76/1,125 = 738/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
815.76x = 1,125 × 738 - Step 4: Simplify right side
815.76x = 830,250 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 830,250/815.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,017.76
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