Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.05, 1,444.71 and 782
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 963.05, 1,444.71 and 782 is: 1,173.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
963.05 : 1,444.71 = 782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
963.05/1,444.71 = 782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
963.05x = 1,444.71 × 782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
963.05x = 1,129,763.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,129,763.22/963.05 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,173.11
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