Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.52, 1,376 and 750.42
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 999.52, 1,376 and 750.42 is: 1,033.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
999.52 : 1,376 = 750.42 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
999.52/1,376 = 750.42/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
999.52x = 1,376 × 750.42 - Step 4: Simplify right side
999.52x = 1,032,577.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,032,577.92/999.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,033.07
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