Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664, 2,496 and 448
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,664, 2,496 and 448 is: 672
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,664 : 2,496 = 448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,664/2,496 = 448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,664x = 2,496 × 448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,664x = 1,118,208 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,118,208/1,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 672
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