Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868, 1,302 and 676
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 868, 1,302 and 676 is: 1,014
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
868 : 1,302 = 676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
868/1,302 = 676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
868x = 1,302 × 676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
868x = 880,152 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 880,152/868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,014
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