Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960, 1,440 and 276
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 960, 1,440 and 276 is: 414
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
960 : 1,440 = 276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
960/1,440 = 276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
960x = 1,440 × 276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
960x = 397,440 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 397,440/960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 414
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