Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032, 1,548 and 424
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,032, 1,548 and 424 is: 636
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,032 : 1,548 = 424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,032/1,548 = 424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,032x = 1,548 × 424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,032x = 656,352 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 656,352/1,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 636
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