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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.54, 2,926.08 and 651.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.54, 2,926.08 and 651.84 is: 977.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.54 : 2,926.08 = 651.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.54/2,926.08 = 651.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.54x = 2,926.08 × 651.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.54x = 1,907,335.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907,335.99/1,950.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.85

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