Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,258, 6,387 and 1,180
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,258, 6,387 and 1,180 is: 1,770
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,258 : 6,387 = 1,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,258/6,387 = 1,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,258x = 6,387 × 1,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,258x = 7,536,660 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,536,660/4,258 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,770
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