Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.18, 1,284.74 and 610
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 857.18, 1,284.74 and 610 is: 914.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
857.18 : 1,284.74 = 610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
857.18/1,284.74 = 610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
857.18x = 1,284.74 × 610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
857.18x = 783,691.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 783,691.40/857.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 914.27
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