Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388, 2,082 and 362
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,388, 2,082 and 362 is: 543
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,388 : 2,082 = 362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,388/2,082 = 362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,388x = 2,082 × 362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,388x = 753,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 753,684/1,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 543
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