Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,928, 7,392 and 1,280
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,928, 7,392 and 1,280 is: 1,920
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,928 : 7,392 = 1,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,928/7,392 = 1,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,928x = 7,392 × 1,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,928x = 9,461,760 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,461,760/4,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,920
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