Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874, 1,310.46 and 766
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 874, 1,310.46 and 766 is: 1,148.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
874 : 1,310.46 = 766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
874/1,310.46 = 766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
874x = 1,310.46 × 766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
874x = 1,003,812.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,003,812.36/874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,148.53
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