Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326, 1,989 and 414
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,326, 1,989 and 414 is: 621
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,326 : 1,989 = 414 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,326/1,989 = 414/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,326x = 1,989 × 414 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,326x = 823,446 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 823,446/1,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 621
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