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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.40, 2,932.38 and 656.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.40, 2,932.38 and 656.52 is: 984.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.40 : 2,932.38 = 656.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.40/2,932.38 = 656.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.40x = 2,932.38 × 656.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.40x = 1,925,166.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,166.12/1,955.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.54

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