Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.05, 1,137.15 and 451
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 824.05, 1,137.15 and 451 is: 622.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
824.05 : 1,137.15 = 451 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
824.05/1,137.15 = 451/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
824.05x = 1,137.15 × 451 - Step 4: Simplify right side
824.05x = 512,854.65 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 512,854.65/824.05 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 622.36
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