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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,951.92, 2,926.08 and 653.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,951.92, 2,926.08 and 653.04 is: 978.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,951.92 : 2,926.08 = 653.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,951.92/2,926.08 = 653.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,951.92x = 2,926.08 × 653.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,951.92x = 1,910,847.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910,847.28/1,951.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.96

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