Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174, 1,761 and 490
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,174, 1,761 and 490 is: 735
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,174 : 1,761 = 490 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,174/1,761 = 490/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,174x = 1,761 × 490 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,174x = 862,890 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 862,890/1,174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 735
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