Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720, 1,080 and 207
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 720, 1,080 and 207 is: 310.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
720 : 1,080 = 207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
720/1,080 = 207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
720x = 1,080 × 207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
720x = 223,560 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223,560/720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310.50
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