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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.76, 2,933.64 and 658.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.76, 2,933.64 and 658.14 is: 987.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.76 : 2,933.64 = 658.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.76/2,933.64 = 658.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.76x = 2,933.64 × 658.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.76x = 1,930,744.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,930,744.18/1,955.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.21

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