Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.52, 1,450.88 and 864
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 971.52, 1,450.88 and 864 is: 1,290.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
971.52 : 1,450.88 = 864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
971.52/1,450.88 = 864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
971.52x = 1,450.88 × 864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
971.52x = 1,253,560.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,253,560.32/971.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,290.31
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