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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,954.40, 2,930.88 and 655.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,954.40, 2,930.88 and 655.52 is: 983.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,954.40 : 2,930.88 = 655.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,954.40/2,930.88 = 655.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,954.40x = 2,930.88 × 655.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,954.40x = 1,921,250.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921,250.46/1,954.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.04

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