Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222, 1,833 and 310
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,222, 1,833 and 310 is: 465
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,222 : 1,833 = 310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,222/1,833 = 310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,222x = 1,833 × 310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,222x = 568,230 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 568,230/1,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 465
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