Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292, 1,938 and 380
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,292, 1,938 and 380 is: 570
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,292 : 1,938 = 380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,292/1,938 = 380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,292x = 1,938 × 380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,292x = 736,440 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 736,440/1,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 570
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