Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284, 1,926 and 372
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,284, 1,926 and 372 is: 558
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,284 : 1,926 = 372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,284/1,926 = 372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,284x = 1,926 × 372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,284x = 716,472 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 716,472/1,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 558
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