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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840, 1,260 and 384

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840, 1,260 and 384 is: 576

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840 : 1,260 = 384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840/1,260 = 384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840x = 1,260 × 384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840x = 483,840
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,840/840
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576

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