Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,698, 2,547 and 482
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,698, 2,547 and 482 is: 723
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,698 : 2,547 = 482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,698/2,547 = 482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,698x = 2,547 × 482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,698x = 1,227,654 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,227,654/1,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 723
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