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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,954.89, 2,930.31 and 655.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,954.89, 2,930.31 and 655.92 is: 983.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,954.89 : 2,930.31 = 655.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,954.89/2,930.31 = 655.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,954.89x = 2,930.31 × 655.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,954.89x = 1,922,048.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,922,048.94/1,954.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.20

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