Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.14, 1,292.49 and 374.83
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 862.14, 1,292.49 and 374.83 is: 561.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
862.14 : 1,292.49 = 374.83 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
862.14/1,292.49 = 374.83/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
862.14x = 1,292.49 × 374.83 - Step 4: Simplify right side
862.14x = 484,460.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 484,460.80/862.14 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 561.93
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