Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870, 1,200.60 and 594
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 870, 1,200.60 and 594 is: 819.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
870 : 1,200.60 = 594 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
870/1,200.60 = 594/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
870x = 1,200.60 × 594 - Step 4: Simplify right side
870x = 713,156.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 713,156.40/870 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 819.72
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