Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869, 1,199.22 and 501
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 869, 1,199.22 and 501 is: 691.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
869 : 1,199.22 = 501 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
869/1,199.22 = 501/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
869x = 1,199.22 × 501 - Step 4: Simplify right side
869x = 600,809.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 600,809.22/869 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 691.38
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