Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.18, 1,496.40 and 855
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 999.18, 1,496.40 and 855 is: 1,280.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
999.18 : 1,496.40 = 855 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
999.18/1,496.40 = 855/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
999.18x = 1,496.40 × 855 - Step 4: Simplify right side
999.18x = 1,279,422 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,279,422/999.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,280.47
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