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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,954.52, 2,930.74 and 655.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,954.52, 2,930.74 and 655.56 is: 982.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,954.52 : 2,930.74 = 655.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,954.52/2,930.74 = 655.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,954.52x = 2,930.74 × 655.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,954.52x = 1,921,275.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921,275.91/1,954.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.99

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