Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882, 1,323 and 274
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 882, 1,323 and 274 is: 411
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
882 : 1,323 = 274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
882/1,323 = 274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
882x = 1,323 × 274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
882x = 362,502 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 362,502/882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 411
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