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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.61, 2,926.80 and 652.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.61, 2,926.80 and 652.77 is: 978.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.61 : 2,926.80 = 652.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.61/2,926.80 = 652.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.61x = 2,926.80 × 652.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.61x = 1,910,527.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910,527.24/1,951.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.95

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