Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754, 1,131 and 298
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 754, 1,131 and 298 is: 447
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
754 : 1,131 = 298 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
754/1,131 = 298/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
754x = 1,131 × 298 - Step 4: Simplify right side
754x = 337,038 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 337,038/754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 447
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