Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.01, 1,410.30 and 452.97
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 940.01, 1,410.30 and 452.97 is: 679.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
940.01 : 1,410.30 = 452.97 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
940.01/1,410.30 = 452.97/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
940.01x = 1,410.30 × 452.97 - Step 4: Simplify right side
940.01x = 638,823.59 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 638,823.59/940.01 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 679.60
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