Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909, 1,254.42 and 495
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 909, 1,254.42 and 495 is: 683.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
909 : 1,254.42 = 495 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
909/1,254.42 = 495/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
909x = 1,254.42 × 495 - Step 4: Simplify right side
909x = 620,937.90 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 620,937.90/909 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 683.10
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