Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862, 1,292.98 and 212.74
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 862, 1,292.98 and 212.74 is: 319.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
862 : 1,292.98 = 212.74 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
862/1,292.98 = 212.74/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
862x = 1,292.98 × 212.74 - Step 4: Simplify right side
862x = 275,068.57 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,068.57/862 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319.11
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