Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902, 1,353 and 294
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 902, 1,353 and 294 is: 441
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
902 : 1,353 = 294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
902/1,353 = 294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
902x = 1,353 × 294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
902x = 397,782 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 397,782/902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441
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