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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792.50, 2,688.26 and 752.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,792.50, 2,688.26 and 752.28 is: 1,128.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,792.50 : 2,688.26 = 752.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,792.50/2,688.26 = 752.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,792.50x = 2,688.26 × 752.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,792.50x = 2,022,320.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,320.47/1,792.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.21

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