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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.46, 2,932.58 and 656.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.46, 2,932.58 and 656.63 is: 984.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.46 : 2,932.58 = 656.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.46/2,932.58 = 656.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.46x = 2,932.58 × 656.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.46x = 1,925,620.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,620.01/1,955.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.74

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