Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,686, 2,529 and 470
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,686, 2,529 and 470 is: 705
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,686 : 2,529 = 470 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,686/2,529 = 470/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,686x = 2,529 × 470 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,686x = 1,188,630 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,188,630/1,686 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 705
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