Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.55, 1,471.72 and 418.02
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 981.55, 1,471.72 and 418.02 is: 626.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
981.55 : 1,471.72 = 418.02 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
981.55/1,471.72 = 418.02/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
981.55x = 1,471.72 × 418.02 - Step 4: Simplify right side
981.55x = 615,198.95 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 615,198.95/981.55 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 626.77
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