Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744, 2,616 and 528
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,744, 2,616 and 528 is: 792
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,744 : 2,616 = 528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,744/2,616 = 528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,744x = 2,616 × 528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,744x = 1,381,248 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,381,248/1,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 792
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