Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032, 1,548 and 348
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,032, 1,548 and 348 is: 522
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,032 : 1,548 = 348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,032/1,548 = 348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,032x = 1,548 × 348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,032x = 538,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 538,704/1,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522
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