If four quantities are in proportion, they are in proportion by composition; that is, the sum of the first two terms is to the second term as the sum of the last two terms is to the fourth term. Solid Geometry - Page 254by John H. Williams, Kenneth P. Williams - 1916 - 162 pagesFull view - About this book
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...— , arranged by composition and division, od becomes a + 0 = c + d PROPOSITION VII. THEOREM 431. If four quantities are in proportion, they are- in proportion by composition and division. Let J=5. bd To Prove = L. a — bc — d Proof. [Analyze and solve.] 432. EXERCISE. If... | |
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| Edward Rutledge Robbins - Geometry, Plane - 1906 - 268 pages
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...d :c. 581 Verify § 334 and Ex. 580 in the proportion 7 : 2 = 14 : 4. PROPOSITION VIII. THEOREM 335 If four quantities are in proportion, they are in proportion by composition and division ; that is, the sum of the first two terms is to their difference as the sum of the last... | |
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