Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792, 2,688 and 576
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,792, 2,688 and 576 is: 864
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,792 : 2,688 = 576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,792/2,688 = 576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,792x = 2,688 × 576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,792x = 1,548,288 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,548,288/1,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 864
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