Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042, 1,563 and 358
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,042, 1,563 and 358 is: 537
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,042 : 1,563 = 358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,042/1,563 = 358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,042x = 1,563 × 358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,042x = 559,554 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 559,554/1,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 537
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