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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768, 2,652 and 552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768, 2,652 and 552 is: 828

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768 : 2,652 = 552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768/2,652 = 552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768x = 2,652 × 552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768x = 1,463,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,904/1,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828

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