Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690, 1,035 and 234
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 690, 1,035 and 234 is: 351
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
690 : 1,035 = 234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
690/1,035 = 234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
690x = 1,035 × 234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
690x = 242,190 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 242,190/690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351
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