Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.89, 1,350 and 283.55
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 899.89, 1,350 and 283.55 is: 425.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
899.89 : 1,350 = 283.55 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
899.89/1,350 = 283.55/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
899.89x = 1,350 × 283.55 - Step 4: Simplify right side
899.89x = 382,785.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 382,785.75/899.89 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425.37
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