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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752.43, 2,628.26 and 712.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752.43, 2,628.26 and 712.16 is: 1,068.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752.43 : 2,628.26 = 712.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752.43/2,628.26 = 712.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752.43x = 2,628.26 × 712.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752.43x = 1,871,724.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,871,724.94/1,752.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.08

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