Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410, 2,115 and 384
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,410, 2,115 and 384 is: 576
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,410 : 2,115 = 384 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,410/2,115 = 384/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,410x = 2,115 × 384 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,410x = 812,160 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 812,160/1,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 576
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