Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,610, 2,415 and 698
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,610, 2,415 and 698 is: 1,047
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,610 : 2,415 = 698 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,610/2,415 = 698/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,610x = 2,415 × 698 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,610x = 1,685,670 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,685,670/1,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,047
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