Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.10, 1,353.15 and 780
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 902.10, 1,353.15 and 780 is: 1,170
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
902.10 : 1,353.15 = 780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
902.10/1,353.15 = 780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
902.10x = 1,353.15 × 780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
902.10x = 1,055,457 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,055,457/902.10 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,170
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