Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973, 1,455.85 and 606.07
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 973, 1,455.85 and 606.07 is: 906.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
973 : 1,455.85 = 606.07 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
973/1,455.85 = 606.07/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
973x = 1,455.85 × 606.07 - Step 4: Simplify right side
973x = 882,347.01 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 882,347.01/973 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 906.83
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