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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.07, 2,932.31 and 656.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.07, 2,932.31 and 656.55 is: 984.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.07 : 2,932.31 = 656.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.07/2,932.31 = 656.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.07x = 2,932.31 × 656.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.07x = 1,925,204.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,204.85/1,955.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.72

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