Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444, 2,166 and 418
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,444, 2,166 and 418 is: 627
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,444 : 2,166 = 418 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,444/2,166 = 418/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,444x = 2,166 × 418 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,444x = 905,388 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 905,388/1,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 627
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