Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322, 1,983 and 410
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,322, 1,983 and 410 is: 615
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,322 : 1,983 = 410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,322/1,983 = 410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,322x = 1,983 × 410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,322x = 813,030 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 813,030/1,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 615
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