Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.80, 1,234 and 274.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 822.80, 1,234 and 274.84 is: 412.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
822.80 : 1,234 = 274.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
822.80/1,234 = 274.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
822.80x = 1,234 × 274.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
822.80x = 339,152.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 339,152.56/822.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 412.19
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