Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762, 2,643 and 546
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,762, 2,643 and 546 is: 819
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,762 : 2,643 = 546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,762/2,643 = 546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,762x = 2,643 × 546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,762x = 1,443,078 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,443,078/1,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 819
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