Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.60, 1,446 and 827.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 965.60, 1,446 and 827.52 is: 1,239.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
965.60 : 1,446 = 827.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
965.60/1,446 = 827.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
965.60x = 1,446 × 827.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
965.60x = 1,196,593.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,196,593.92/965.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,239.22
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