Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.94, 1,386 and 274.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 923.94, 1,386 and 274.56 is: 411.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
923.94 : 1,386 = 274.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
923.94/1,386 = 274.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
923.94x = 1,386 × 274.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
923.94x = 380,540.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 380,540.16/923.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 411.87
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