Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034, 1,551 and 350
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,034, 1,551 and 350 is: 525
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,034 : 1,551 = 350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,034/1,551 = 350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,034x = 1,551 × 350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,034x = 542,850 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 542,850/1,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 525
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