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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.70, 2,934.02 and 657.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.70, 2,934.02 and 657.14 is: 985.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.70 : 2,934.02 = 657.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.70/2,934.02 = 657.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.70x = 2,934.02 × 657.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.70x = 1,928,061.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928,061.90/1,955.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.87

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