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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752.62, 2,628.90 and 828.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752.62, 2,628.90 and 828.62 is: 1,242.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752.62 : 2,628.90 = 828.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752.62/2,628.90 = 828.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752.62x = 2,628.90 × 828.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752.62x = 2,178,359.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178,359.12/1,752.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.92

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