Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208, 1,812 and 296
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,208, 1,812 and 296 is: 444
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,208 : 1,812 = 296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,208/1,812 = 296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,208x = 1,812 × 296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,208x = 536,352 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 536,352/1,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444
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