Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,848, 7,272 and 1,200
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,848, 7,272 and 1,200 is: 1,800
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,848 : 7,272 = 1,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,848/7,272 = 1,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,848x = 7,272 × 1,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,848x = 8,726,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,726,400/4,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,800
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