Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,608, 2,412 and 696
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,608, 2,412 and 696 is: 1,044
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,608 : 2,412 = 696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,608/2,412 = 696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,608x = 2,412 × 696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,608x = 1,678,752 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,678,752/1,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,044
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