Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,348, 6,522 and 1,270
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,348, 6,522 and 1,270 is: 1,905
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,348 : 6,522 = 1,270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,348/6,522 = 1,270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,348x = 6,522 × 1,270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,348x = 8,282,940 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,282,940/4,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,905
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