Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,594, 2,391 and 682
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,594, 2,391 and 682 is: 1,023
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,594 : 2,391 = 682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,594/2,391 = 682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,594x = 2,391 × 682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,594x = 1,630,662 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,630,662/1,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,023
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