Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,846, 2,769 and 478
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,846, 2,769 and 478 is: 717
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,846 : 2,769 = 478 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,846/2,769 = 478/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,846x = 2,769 × 478 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,846x = 1,323,582 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,323,582/1,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 717
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