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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.48, 2,926.32 and 652.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.48, 2,926.32 and 652.60 is: 978.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.48 : 2,926.32 = 652.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.48/2,926.32 = 652.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.48x = 2,926.32 × 652.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.48x = 1,909,716.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,909,716.43/1,951.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.60

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