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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,956.53, 2,934.60 and 658.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,956.53, 2,934.60 and 658.01 is: 986.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,956.53 : 2,934.60 = 658.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,956.53/2,934.60 = 658.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,956.53x = 2,934.60 × 658.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,956.53x = 1,930,981.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,930,981.47/1,956.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.94

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