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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792.11, 2,689.20 and 752.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,792.11, 2,689.20 and 752.02 is: 1,128.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,792.11 : 2,689.20 = 752.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,792.11/2,689.20 = 752.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,792.11x = 2,689.20 × 752.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,792.11x = 2,022,314.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,314.98/1,792.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.46

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