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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.79, 2,934.09 and 658.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.79, 2,934.09 and 658.17 is: 987.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.79 : 2,934.09 = 658.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.79/2,934.09 = 658.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.79x = 2,934.09 × 658.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.79x = 1,931,130.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,931,130.02/1,955.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.39

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