Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350, 1,863 and 729
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,350, 1,863 and 729 is: 1,006.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,350 : 1,863 = 729 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,350/1,863 = 729/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,350x = 1,863 × 729 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,350x = 1,358,127 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,358,127/1,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,006.02
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