Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832, 1,145.46 and 793
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 832, 1,145.46 and 793 is: 1,091.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
832 : 1,145.46 = 793 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
832/1,145.46 = 793/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
832x = 1,145.46 × 793 - Step 4: Simplify right side
832x = 908,349.78 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 908,349.78/832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,091.77
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