Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,666, 2,499 and 450
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,666, 2,499 and 450 is: 675
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,666 : 2,499 = 450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,666/2,499 = 450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,666x = 2,499 × 450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,666x = 1,124,550 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,124,550/1,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 675
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