Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854, 1,281.02 and 268.98
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 854, 1,281.02 and 268.98 is: 403.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
854 : 1,281.02 = 268.98 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
854/1,281.02 = 268.98/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
854x = 1,281.02 × 268.98 - Step 4: Simplify right side
854x = 344,568.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 344,568.76/854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 403.48
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