Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970, 1,455 and 286
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 970, 1,455 and 286 is: 429
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
970 : 1,455 = 286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
970/1,455 = 286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
970x = 1,455 × 286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
970x = 416,130 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 416,130/970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 429
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