Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158, 1,737 and 474
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,158, 1,737 and 474 is: 711
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,158 : 1,737 = 474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,158/1,737 = 474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,158x = 1,737 × 474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,158x = 823,338 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 823,338/1,158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711
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