Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913, 1,260.26 and 545
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 913, 1,260.26 and 545 is: 752.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
913 : 1,260.26 = 545 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
913/1,260.26 = 545/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
913x = 1,260.26 × 545 - Step 4: Simplify right side
913x = 686,841.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 686,841.70/913 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 752.29
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