Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817, 1,127.46 and 449
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 817, 1,127.46 and 449 is: 619.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
817 : 1,127.46 = 449 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
817/1,127.46 = 449/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
817x = 1,127.46 × 449 - Step 4: Simplify right side
817x = 506,229.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 506,229.54/817 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 619.62
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