Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.60, 1,388.40 and 871
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 925.60, 1,388.40 and 871 is: 1,306.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
925.60 : 1,388.40 = 871 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
925.60/1,388.40 = 871/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
925.60x = 1,388.40 × 871 - Step 4: Simplify right side
925.60x = 1,209,296.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,209,296.40/925.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,306.50
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