Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820, 1,230 and 693.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 820, 1,230 and 693.28 is: 1,039.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
820 : 1,230 = 693.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
820/1,230 = 693.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
820x = 1,230 × 693.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
820x = 852,734.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 852,734.40/820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,039.92
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