Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,732, 2,598 and 516
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,732, 2,598 and 516 is: 774
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,732 : 2,598 = 516 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,732/2,598 = 516/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,732x = 2,598 × 516 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,732x = 1,340,568 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,340,568/1,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 774
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