Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918, 1,374.84 and 702
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 918, 1,374.84 and 702 is: 1,051.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
918 : 1,374.84 = 702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
918/1,374.84 = 702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
918x = 1,374.84 × 702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
918x = 965,137.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 965,137.68/918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,051.35
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