Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.24, 1,324 and 819.64
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 885.24, 1,324 and 819.64 is: 1,225.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
885.24 : 1,324 = 819.64 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
885.24/1,324 = 819.64/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
885.24x = 1,324 × 819.64 - Step 4: Simplify right side
885.24x = 1,085,203.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,085,203.36/885.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,225.89
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