Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.44, 1,460.14 and 243
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 973.44, 1,460.14 and 243 is: 364.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
973.44 : 1,460.14 = 243 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
973.44/1,460.14 = 243/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
973.44x = 1,460.14 × 243 - Step 4: Simplify right side
973.44x = 354,814.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 354,814.02/973.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 364.50
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