Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839, 1,257.86 and 453.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 839, 1,257.86 and 453.72 is: 680.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
839 : 1,257.86 = 453.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
839/1,257.86 = 453.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
839x = 1,257.86 × 453.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
839x = 570,716.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 570,716.24/839 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 680.23
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