Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358, 2,037 and 332
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,358, 2,037 and 332 is: 498
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,358 : 2,037 = 332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,358/2,037 = 332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,358x = 2,037 × 332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,358x = 676,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 676,284/1,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 498
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