Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,766, 2,649 and 550
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,766, 2,649 and 550 is: 825
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,766 : 2,649 = 550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,766/2,649 = 550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,766x = 2,649 × 550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,766x = 1,456,950 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,456,950/1,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 825
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