Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.04, 1,180 and 487.04
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 855.04, 1,180 and 487.04 is: 672.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
855.04 : 1,180 = 487.04 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
855.04/1,180 = 487.04/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
855.04x = 1,180 × 487.04 - Step 4: Simplify right side
855.04x = 574,707.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 574,707.20/855.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 672.14
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