Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074, 1,611 and 390
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,074, 1,611 and 390 is: 585
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,074 : 1,611 = 390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,074/1,611 = 390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,074x = 1,611 × 390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,074x = 628,290 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 628,290/1,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 585
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