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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752, 2,628 and 536

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752, 2,628 and 536 is: 804

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752 : 2,628 = 536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752/2,628 = 536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752x = 2,628 × 536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752x = 1,408,608
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,608/1,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804

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