Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806, 2,709 and 438
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,806, 2,709 and 438 is: 657
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,806 : 2,709 = 438 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,806/2,709 = 438/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,806x = 2,709 × 438 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,806x = 1,186,542 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,186,542/1,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657
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