Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.77, 1,293 and 314
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 861.77, 1,293 and 314 is: 471.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
861.77 : 1,293 = 314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
861.77/1,293 = 314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
861.77x = 1,293 × 314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
861.77x = 406,002 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 406,002/861.77 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 471.13
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