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Geometric, Arithmetic and Harmonic Harness (Posted on 2014-10-19) Difficulty: 3 of 5
Each of A, B, C and D is a positive integer with A < B < C < D
having gcd(A, B, C, D) = 1 such that:

(i) A, B and C are in geometric sequence, and:
(ii) B, C and D are in arithmetic sequence, and:
(iii) A, B and D are in harmonic sequence.

Does there exist an infinite number of quadruplets satisfying the given conditions? Give reasons for your answer.

See The Solution Submitted by K Sengupta    
Rating: 4.0000 (2 votes)

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Hints/Tips re: Analytical solution .. I beg to differ) | Comment 2 of 3 |
(In reply to Analytical solution (spoiler) by Steve Herman)

The correct answer to:

 Does there exist an infinite number of quadruplets satisfying the given conditions?

is  Y E S.

Their general form is (4k, 6k, 9k, 12k)


  Posted by Ady TZIDON on 2014-10-19 10:56:36
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