Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800, 1,200 and 344
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 800, 1,200 and 344 is: 516
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
800 : 1,200 = 344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
800/1,200 = 344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
800x = 1,200 × 344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
800x = 412,800 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 412,800/800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 516
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