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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792.10, 2,687.94 and 752.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,792.10, 2,687.94 and 752.26 is: 1,128.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,792.10 : 2,687.94 = 752.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,792.10/2,687.94 = 752.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,792.10x = 2,687.94 × 752.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,792.10x = 2,022,029.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,029.74/1,792.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.30

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