Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994, 1,491 and 386
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 994, 1,491 and 386 is: 579
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
994 : 1,491 = 386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
994/1,491 = 386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
994x = 1,491 × 386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
994x = 575,526 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 575,526/994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 579
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