Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288, 1,932 and 604
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,288, 1,932 and 604 is: 906
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,288 : 1,932 = 604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,288/1,932 = 604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,288x = 1,932 × 604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,288x = 1,166,928 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,166,928/1,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 906
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