Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975, 1,344.86 and 842.76
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 975, 1,344.86 and 842.76 is: 1,162.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
975 : 1,344.86 = 842.76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
975/1,344.86 = 842.76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
975x = 1,344.86 × 842.76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
975x = 1,133,394.21 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,133,394.21/975 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,162.46
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