Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348, 2,022 and 436
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,348, 2,022 and 436 is: 654
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,348 : 2,022 = 436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,348/2,022 = 436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,348x = 2,022 × 436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,348x = 881,592 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 881,592/1,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 654
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