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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,950.88, 2,926.68 and 653.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,950.88, 2,926.68 and 653.28 is: 980.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,950.88 : 2,926.68 = 653.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,950.88/2,926.68 = 653.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,950.88x = 2,926.68 × 653.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,950.88x = 1,911,941.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,911,941.51/1,950.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.04

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