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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,953.59, 2,930.72 and 654.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,953.59, 2,930.72 and 654.75 is: 982.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,953.59 : 2,930.72 = 654.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,953.59/2,930.72 = 654.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,953.59x = 2,930.72 × 654.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,953.59x = 1,918,885.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,918,885.65/1,953.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.24

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