Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.42, 1,462.56 and 909
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 976.42, 1,462.56 and 909 is: 1,361.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
976.42 : 1,462.56 = 909 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
976.42/1,462.56 = 909/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
976.42x = 1,462.56 × 909 - Step 4: Simplify right side
976.42x = 1,329,467.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,329,467.04/976.42 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,361.57
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