Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,608, 5,412 and 1,176
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,608, 5,412 and 1,176 is: 1,764
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,608 : 5,412 = 1,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,608/5,412 = 1,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,608x = 5,412 × 1,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,608x = 6,364,512 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,364,512/3,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,764
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