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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.44, 2,926.68 and 652.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.44, 2,926.68 and 652.88 is: 979.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.44 : 2,926.68 = 652.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.44/2,926.68 = 652.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.44x = 2,926.68 × 652.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.44x = 1,910,770.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910,770.84/1,951.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.16

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