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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752.52, 2,628.69 and 656.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752.52, 2,628.69 and 656.80 is: 985.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752.52 : 2,628.69 = 656.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752.52/2,628.69 = 656.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752.52x = 2,628.69 × 656.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752.52x = 1,726,523.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,523.59/1,752.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.17

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