Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.12, 1,242 and 585
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 900.12, 1,242 and 585 is: 807.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
900.12 : 1,242 = 585 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
900.12/1,242 = 585/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
900.12x = 1,242 × 585 - Step 4: Simplify right side
900.12x = 726,570 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 726,570/900.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 807.19
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