Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,552, 2,328 and 868
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,552, 2,328 and 868 is: 1,302
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,552 : 2,328 = 868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,552/2,328 = 868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,552x = 2,328 × 868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,552x = 2,020,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,020,704/1,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,302
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