Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338, 2,007 and 426
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,338, 2,007 and 426 is: 639
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,338 : 2,007 = 426 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,338/2,007 = 426/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,338x = 2,007 × 426 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,338x = 854,982 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 854,982/1,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 639
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