Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,808, 7,212 and 1,160
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,808, 7,212 and 1,160 is: 1,740
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,808 : 7,212 = 1,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,808/7,212 = 1,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,808x = 7,212 × 1,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,808x = 8,365,920 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,365,920/4,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,740
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