Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,750, 5,625 and 1,014
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,750, 5,625 and 1,014 is: 1,521
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,750 : 5,625 = 1,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,750/5,625 = 1,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,750x = 5,625 × 1,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,750x = 5,703,750 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,703,750/3,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,521
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