Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678, 1,017 and 374
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 678, 1,017 and 374 is: 561
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
678 : 1,017 = 374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
678/1,017 = 374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
678x = 1,017 × 374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
678x = 380,358 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 380,358/678 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 561
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