Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.76, 1,416 and 836.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 943.76, 1,416 and 836.48 is: 1,255.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
943.76 : 1,416 = 836.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
943.76/1,416 = 836.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
943.76x = 1,416 × 836.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
943.76x = 1,184,455.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,184,455.68/943.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,255.04
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