Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,684, 2,526 and 658
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,684, 2,526 and 658 is: 987
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,684 : 2,526 = 658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,684/2,526 = 658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,684x = 2,526 × 658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,684x = 1,662,108 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,662,108/1,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 987
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