Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909, 1,254 and 647.16
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 909, 1,254 and 647.16 is: 892.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
909 : 1,254 = 647.16 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
909/1,254 = 647.16/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
909x = 1,254 × 647.16 - Step 4: Simplify right side
909x = 811,538.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 811,538.64/909 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 892.78
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