Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816, 1,223.19 and 382.38
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 816, 1,223.19 and 382.38 is: 573.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
816 : 1,223.19 = 382.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
816/1,223.19 = 382.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
816x = 1,223.19 × 382.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
816x = 467,723.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 467,723.39/816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573.19
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