Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.16, 1,243.68 and 252
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 829.16, 1,243.68 and 252 is: 377.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
829.16 : 1,243.68 = 252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
829.16/1,243.68 = 252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
829.16x = 1,243.68 × 252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
829.16x = 313,407.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 313,407.36/829.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 377.98
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