Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380, 2,070 and 354
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,380, 2,070 and 354 is: 531
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,380 : 2,070 = 354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,380/2,070 = 354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,380x = 2,070 × 354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,380x = 732,780 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 732,780/1,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 531
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