Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,736, 2,604 and 520
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,736, 2,604 and 520 is: 780
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,736 : 2,604 = 520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,736/2,604 = 520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,736x = 2,604 × 520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,736x = 1,354,080 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,354,080/1,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 780
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