Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.19, 1,326 and 864.73
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 963.19, 1,326 and 864.73 is: 1,190.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
963.19 : 1,326 = 864.73 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
963.19/1,326 = 864.73/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
963.19x = 1,326 × 864.73 - Step 4: Simplify right side
963.19x = 1,146,631.98 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,146,631.98/963.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,190.45
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