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