Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.82, 1,341 and 374.07
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 893.82, 1,341 and 374.07 is: 561.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
893.82 : 1,341 = 374.07 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
893.82/1,341 = 374.07/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
893.82x = 1,341 × 374.07 - Step 4: Simplify right side
893.82x = 501,627.87 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 501,627.87/893.82 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 561.22
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