Question

The value of x in the proportion 1/2:2/3 = 3/4:x is

1
4/9
1779
14
PLEASE HELP

Answer 1

x = 1

Explanation:

Given

`(1)/(2)` :
`(2)/(3)` =
`(3)/(4)` : x

Multiply all parts by 12 to clear the fractions

6 : 8 = 9 : 12x , simplifying

3 : 4 = 3 : 4x

Thus

4x = 4 ( divide both sides by 4 )

x = 1