Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.20, 1,366.80 and 668
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 911.20, 1,366.80 and 668 is: 1,002
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
911.20 : 1,366.80 = 668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
911.20/1,366.80 = 668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
911.20x = 1,366.80 × 668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
911.20x = 913,022.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 913,022.40/911.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,002
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