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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.45, 2,933.16 and 656.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.45, 2,933.16 and 656.94 is: 985.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.45 : 2,933.16 = 656.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.45/2,933.16 = 656.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.45x = 2,933.16 × 656.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.45x = 1,926,910.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,926,910.13/1,955.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.41

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