Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.12, 1,422.40 and 371
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 948.12, 1,422.40 and 371 is: 556.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
948.12 : 1,422.40 = 371 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
948.12/1,422.40 = 371/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
948.12x = 1,422.40 × 371 - Step 4: Simplify right side
948.12x = 527,710.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 527,710.40/948.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 556.59
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