Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408, 2,112 and 382
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,408, 2,112 and 382 is: 573
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,408 : 2,112 = 382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,408/2,112 = 382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,408x = 2,112 × 382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,408x = 806,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 806,784/1,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573
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