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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752, 2,626.80 and 656.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752, 2,626.80 and 656.16 is: 983.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752 : 2,626.80 = 656.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752/2,626.80 = 656.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752x = 2,626.80 × 656.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752x = 1,723,601.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,601.09/1,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.79

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