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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,952.22, 2,928.72 and 653.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,952.22, 2,928.72 and 653.64 is: 980.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,952.22 : 2,928.72 = 653.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,952.22/2,928.72 = 653.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,952.22x = 2,928.72 × 653.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,952.22x = 1,914,328.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,914,328.54/1,952.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.59

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