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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.54, 2,927.48 and 653.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.54, 2,927.48 and 653.02 is: 979.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.54 : 2,927.48 = 653.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.54/2,927.48 = 653.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.54x = 2,927.48 × 653.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.54x = 1,911,702.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,911,702.99/1,951.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.59

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