Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.73, 1,174.64 and 860
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 862.73, 1,174.64 and 860 is: 1,170.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
862.73 : 1,174.64 = 860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
862.73/1,174.64 = 860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
862.73x = 1,174.64 × 860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
862.73x = 1,010,190.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,010,190.40/862.73 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,170.92
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