Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,682, 2,523 and 466
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,682, 2,523 and 466 is: 699
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,682 : 2,523 = 466 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,682/2,523 = 466/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,682x = 2,523 × 466 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,682x = 1,175,718 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,175,718/1,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 699
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