Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819, 1,130.22 and 543
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 819, 1,130.22 and 543 is: 749.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
819 : 1,130.22 = 543 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
819/1,130.22 = 543/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
819x = 1,130.22 × 543 - Step 4: Simplify right side
819x = 613,709.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 613,709.46/819 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 749.34
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