Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102, 1,653 and 494
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,102, 1,653 and 494 is: 741
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,102 : 1,653 = 494 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,102/1,653 = 494/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,102x = 1,653 × 494 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,102x = 816,582 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 816,582/1,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741
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