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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792.32, 2,689.53 and 752.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,792.32, 2,689.53 and 752.25 is: 1,128.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,792.32 : 2,689.53 = 752.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,792.32/2,689.53 = 752.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,792.32x = 2,689.53 × 752.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,792.32x = 2,023,198.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,198.94/1,792.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.82

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