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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752.28, 2,628 and 712

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752.28, 2,628 and 712 is: 1,067.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752.28 : 2,628 = 712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752.28/2,628 = 712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752.28x = 2,628 × 712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752.28x = 1,871,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,871,136/1,752.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.83

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