Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,852, 7,278 and 1,204
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,852, 7,278 and 1,204 is: 1,806
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,852 : 7,278 = 1,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,852/7,278 = 1,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,852x = 7,278 × 1,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,852x = 8,762,712 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,762,712/4,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,806
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