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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.52, 2,932.24 and 656.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.52, 2,932.24 and 656.56 is: 984.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.52 : 2,932.24 = 656.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.52/2,932.24 = 656.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.52x = 2,932.24 × 656.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.52x = 1,925,191.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,191.49/1,955.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.49

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