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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388 : 2,082 = 362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388/2,082 = 362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388x = 2,082 × 362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388x = 753,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,684/1,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543

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