Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188, 1,782 and 504
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,188, 1,782 and 504 is: 756
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,188 : 1,782 = 504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,188/1,782 = 504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,188x = 1,782 × 504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,188x = 898,128 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 898,128/1,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 756
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