Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.50, 1,231.78 and 514.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 892.50, 1,231.78 and 514.50 is: 710.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
892.50 : 1,231.78 = 514.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
892.50/1,231.78 = 514.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
892.50x = 1,231.78 × 514.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
892.50x = 633,750.81 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 633,750.81/892.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 710.08
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