Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820, 1,131.60 and 509.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 820, 1,131.60 and 509.50 is: 703.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
820 : 1,131.60 = 509.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
820/1,131.60 = 509.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
820x = 1,131.60 × 509.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
820x = 576,550.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 576,550.20/820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 703.11
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