Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780, 1,170 and 267
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 780, 1,170 and 267 is: 400.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
780 : 1,170 = 267 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
780/1,170 = 267/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
780x = 1,170 × 267 - Step 4: Simplify right side
780x = 312,390 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 312,390/780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 400.50
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