Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050, 1,575 and 366
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,050, 1,575 and 366 is: 549
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,050 : 1,575 = 366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,050/1,575 = 366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,050x = 1,575 × 366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,050x = 576,450 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 576,450/1,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 549
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