Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.42, 1,388 and 825.98
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 926.42, 1,388 and 825.98 is: 1,237.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
926.42 : 1,388 = 825.98 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
926.42/1,388 = 825.98/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
926.42x = 1,388 × 825.98 - Step 4: Simplify right side
926.42x = 1,146,460.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,146,460.24/926.42 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,237.52
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