Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,604, 2,406 and 388
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,604, 2,406 and 388 is: 582
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,604 : 2,406 = 388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,604/2,406 = 388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,604x = 2,406 × 388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,604x = 933,528 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 933,528/1,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 582
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