Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356, 2,034 and 444
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,356, 2,034 and 444 is: 666
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,356 : 2,034 = 444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,356/2,034 = 444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,356x = 2,034 × 444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,356x = 903,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 903,096/1,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 666
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