Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.16, 1,377.36 and 852
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 920.16, 1,377.36 and 852 is: 1,275.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
920.16 : 1,377.36 = 852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
920.16/1,377.36 = 852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
920.16x = 1,377.36 × 852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
920.16x = 1,173,510.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,173,510.72/920.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,275.33
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