Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378, 2,067 and 352
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,378, 2,067 and 352 is: 528
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,378 : 2,067 = 352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,378/2,067 = 352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,378x = 2,067 × 352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,378x = 727,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 727,584/1,378 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528
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