Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,984, 2,976 and 768
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,984, 2,976 and 768 is: 1,152
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,984 : 2,976 = 768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,984/2,976 = 768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,984x = 2,976 × 768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,984x = 2,285,568 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,285,568/1,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,152
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