Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,980, 2,970 and 612
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,980, 2,970 and 612 is: 918
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,980 : 2,970 = 612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,980/2,970 = 612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,980x = 2,970 × 612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,980x = 1,817,640 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,817,640/1,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 918
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