Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220, 4,830 and 788
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,220, 4,830 and 788 is: 1,182
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,220 : 4,830 = 788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,220/4,830 = 788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,220x = 4,830 × 788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,220x = 3,806,040 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,806,040/3,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,182
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