Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.38, 1,185.92 and 510
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 859.38, 1,185.92 and 510 is: 703.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
859.38 : 1,185.92 = 510 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
859.38/1,185.92 = 510/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
859.38x = 1,185.92 × 510 - Step 4: Simplify right side
859.38x = 604,819.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 604,819.20/859.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 703.79
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