Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.17, 1,467.34 and 247.75
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 978.17, 1,467.34 and 247.75 is: 371.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
978.17 : 1,467.34 = 247.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
978.17/1,467.34 = 247.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
978.17x = 1,467.34 × 247.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
978.17x = 363,527.83 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 363,527.83/978.17 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 371.64
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