Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218, 1,827 and 306
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,218, 1,827 and 306 is: 459
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,218 : 1,827 = 306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,218/1,827 = 306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,218x = 1,827 × 306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,218x = 559,062 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 559,062/1,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459
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