Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.86, 1,492.29 and 481.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 994.86, 1,492.29 and 481.50 is: 722.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
994.86 : 1,492.29 = 481.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
994.86/1,492.29 = 481.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
994.86x = 1,492.29 × 481.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
994.86x = 718,537.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 718,537.64/994.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 722.25
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