Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,000, 1,380 and 586
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,000, 1,380 and 586 is: 808.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,000 : 1,380 = 586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,000/1,380 = 586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,000x = 1,380 × 586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,000x = 808,680 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 808,680/1,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 808.68
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