Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670, 2,505 and 758
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,670, 2,505 and 758 is: 1,137
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,670 : 2,505 = 758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,670/2,505 = 758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,670x = 2,505 × 758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,670x = 1,898,790 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,898,790/1,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,137
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