Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620, 2,430 and 404
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,620, 2,430 and 404 is: 606
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,620 : 2,430 = 404 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,620/2,430 = 404/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,620x = 2,430 × 404 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,620x = 981,720 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 981,720/1,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 606
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