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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,552.94, 2,328.82 and 512.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,552.94, 2,328.82 and 512.76 is: 768.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,552.94 : 2,328.82 = 512.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,552.94/2,328.82 = 512.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,552.94x = 2,328.82 × 512.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,552.94x = 1,194,133.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,133.19/1,552.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.95

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