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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768, 2,652 and 742

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768, 2,652 and 742 is: 1,113

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768 : 2,652 = 742 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768/2,652 = 742/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768x = 2,652 × 742
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768x = 1,967,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,784/1,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113

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