Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164, 1,746 and 480
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,164, 1,746 and 480 is: 720
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,164 : 1,746 = 480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,164/1,746 = 480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,164x = 1,746 × 480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,164x = 838,080 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 838,080/1,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 720
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