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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,784, 2,676 and 568

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,784, 2,676 and 568 is: 852

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,784 : 2,676 = 568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,784/2,676 = 568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,784x = 2,676 × 568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,784x = 1,519,968
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,968/1,784
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852

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