Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.30, 1,350 and 936.30
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 936.30, 1,350 and 936.30 is: 1,350
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
936.30 : 1,350 = 936.30 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
936.30/1,350 = 936.30/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
936.30x = 1,350 × 936.30 - Step 4: Simplify right side
936.30x = 1,264,005 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,264,005/936.30 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,350
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