Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564, 2,346 and 538
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,564, 2,346 and 538 is: 807
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,564 : 2,346 = 538 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,564/2,346 = 538/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,564x = 2,346 × 538 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,564x = 1,262,148 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,262,148/1,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 807
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