Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460, 2,190 and 434
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,460, 2,190 and 434 is: 651
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,460 : 2,190 = 434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,460/2,190 = 434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,460x = 2,190 × 434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,460x = 950,460 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 950,460/1,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 651
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