Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.76, 1,414.84 and 672
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 945.76, 1,414.84 and 672 is: 1,005.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
945.76 : 1,414.84 = 672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
945.76/1,414.84 = 672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
945.76x = 1,414.84 × 672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
945.76x = 950,772.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 950,772.48/945.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,005.30
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