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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.59, 2,926.77 and 652.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.59, 2,926.77 and 652.75 is: 978.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.59 : 2,926.77 = 652.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.59/2,926.77 = 652.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.59x = 2,926.77 × 652.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.59x = 1,910,449.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910,449.12/1,951.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.92

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