Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116, 1,674 and 508
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,116, 1,674 and 508 is: 762
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,116 : 1,674 = 508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,116/1,674 = 508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,116x = 1,674 × 508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,116x = 850,392 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 850,392/1,116 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 762
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