Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.28, 1,491.60 and 952
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 993.28, 1,491.60 and 952 is: 1,429.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
993.28 : 1,491.60 = 952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
993.28/1,491.60 = 952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
993.28x = 1,491.60 × 952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
993.28x = 1,420,003.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,420,003.20/993.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,429.61
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