Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.47, 1,296 and 814.95
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 939.47, 1,296 and 814.95 is: 1,124.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
939.47 : 1,296 = 814.95 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
939.47/1,296 = 814.95/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
939.47x = 1,296 × 814.95 - Step 4: Simplify right side
939.47x = 1,056,175.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,056,175.20/939.47 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,124.23
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