Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.56, 1,422 and 765.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 946.56, 1,422 and 765.12 is: 1,149.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
946.56 : 1,422 = 765.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
946.56/1,422 = 765.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
946.56x = 1,422 × 765.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
946.56x = 1,088,000.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,088,000.64/946.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,149.43
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