Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.48, 1,454.76 and 742
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 970.48, 1,454.76 and 742 is: 1,112.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
970.48 : 1,454.76 = 742 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
970.48/1,454.76 = 742/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
970.48x = 1,454.76 × 742 - Step 4: Simplify right side
970.48x = 1,079,431.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,079,431.92/970.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,112.27
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