Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592, 2,388 and 566
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,592, 2,388 and 566 is: 849
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,592 : 2,388 = 566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,592/2,388 = 566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,592x = 2,388 × 566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,592x = 1,351,608 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,351,608/1,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 849
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