Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948, 1,422 and 340
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 948, 1,422 and 340 is: 510
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
948 : 1,422 = 340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
948/1,422 = 340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
948x = 1,422 × 340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
948x = 483,480 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 483,480/948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 510
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