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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,696, 2,544 and 480

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,696, 2,544 and 480 is: 720

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,696 : 2,544 = 480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,696/2,544 = 480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,696x = 2,544 × 480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,696x = 1,221,120
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,120/1,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720

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