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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752.52, 2,628.78 and 598.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752.52, 2,628.78 and 598.28 is: 897.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752.52 : 2,628.78 = 598.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752.52/2,628.78 = 598.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752.52x = 2,628.78 × 598.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752.52x = 1,572,746.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,746.50/1,752.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.42

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