Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842, 1,263 and 234
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 842, 1,263 and 234 is: 351
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
842 : 1,263 = 234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
842/1,263 = 234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
842x = 1,263 × 234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
842x = 295,542 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 295,542/842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351
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