Collinearity in a Harmonic Configuration from a Cyclic Quadrilateral

by kieusuong, May 15, 2025, 2:26 PM

Let \((O)\) be a fixed circle, and let \(P\) be a point outside \((O)\) such that \(PO > 2r\). A variable line through \(P\) intersects the circle \((O)\) at two points \(M\) and \(N\), such that the quadrilateral \(ANMB\) is cyclic, where \(A, B\) are fixed points on the circle.

Define the following:
- \(G = AM \cap BN\),
- \(T = AN \cap BM\),
- \(PJ\) is the tangent from \(P\) to the circle \((O)\), and \(J\) is the point of tangency.

**Problem:**
Prove that for all such configurations:
1. The points \(T\), \(G\), and \(J\) are collinear.
2. The line \(TG\) is perpendicular to chord \(AB\).
3. As the line through \(P\) varies, the point \(G\) traces a fixed straight line, which is parallel to the isogonal conjugate axis (the so-called *isotropic line*) of the centers \(O\) and \(P\).

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### Outline of a Synthetic Proof:

**1. Harmonic Configuration:**
- Since \(A, N, M, B\) lie on a circle, their cross-ratio is harmonic:
\[
  (ANMB) = -1.
  \]- The intersection points \(G = AM \cap BN\), and \(T = AN \cap BM\) form a well-known harmonic setup along the diagonals of the quadrilateral.

**2. Collinearity of \(T\), \(G\), \(J\):**
- The line \(PJ\) is tangent to \((O)\), and due to harmonicity and projective duality, the polar of \(G\) passes through \(J\).
- Thus, \(T\), \(G\), and \(J\) must lie on a common line.

**3. Perpendicularity:**
- Since \(PJ\) is tangent at \(J\) and \(AB\) is a chord, the angle between \(PJ\) and chord \(AB\) is right.
- Therefore, line \(TG\) is perpendicular to \(AB\).

**4. Quasi-directrix of \(G\):**
- As the line through \(P\) varies, the point \(G = AM \cap BN\) moves.
- However, all such points \(G\) lie on a fixed line, which is perpendicular to \(PO\), and is parallel to the isogonal (or isotropic) line determined by the centers \(O\) and \(P\).

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**Further Questions for Discussion:**
- Can this configuration be extended to other conics, such as ellipses?
- Is there a pure projective geometry interpretation (perhaps using polar reciprocity)?
- What is the locus of point \(T\), or of line \(TG\), as \(P\) varies?

*This configuration arose from a geometric investigation involving cyclic quadrilaterals and harmonic bundles. Any insights, counterexamples, or improvements are warmly welcomed.*

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