Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048, 1,572 and 364
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,048, 1,572 and 364 is: 546
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,048 : 1,572 = 364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,048/1,572 = 364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,048x = 1,572 × 364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,048x = 572,208 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 572,208/1,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 546
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