Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954, 1,431 and 270
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 954, 1,431 and 270 is: 405
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
954 : 1,431 = 270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
954/1,431 = 270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
954x = 1,431 × 270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
954x = 386,370 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 386,370/954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 405
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