Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.52, 1,472 and 570.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 981.52, 1,472 and 570.88 is: 856.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
981.52 : 1,472 = 570.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
981.52/1,472 = 570.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
981.52x = 1,472 × 570.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
981.52x = 840,335.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 840,335.36/981.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 856.16
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