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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.44, 2,926.17 and 651.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.44, 2,926.17 and 651.92 is: 978.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.44 : 2,926.17 = 651.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.44/2,926.17 = 651.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.44x = 2,926.17 × 651.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.44x = 1,907,628.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907,628.75/1,950.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.05

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