Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950, 2,925 and 582
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,950, 2,925 and 582 is: 873
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,950 : 2,925 = 582 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,950/2,925 = 582/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,950x = 2,925 × 582 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,950x = 1,702,350 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,702,350/1,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 873
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