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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.25, 2,932.93 and 656.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.25, 2,932.93 and 656.72 is: 985.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.25 : 2,932.93 = 656.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.25/2,932.93 = 656.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.25x = 2,932.93 × 656.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.25x = 1,926,110.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,926,110.94/1,955.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.10

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