Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304, 1,956 and 392
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,304, 1,956 and 392 is: 588
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,304 : 1,956 = 392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,304/1,956 = 392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,304x = 1,956 × 392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,304x = 766,752 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 766,752/1,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 588
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