Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.44, 1,224 and 672
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 817.44, 1,224 and 672 is: 1,006.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
817.44 : 1,224 = 672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
817.44/1,224 = 672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
817.44x = 1,224 × 672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
817.44x = 822,528 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 822,528/817.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,006.22
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