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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,956.54, 2,934.81 and 658.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,956.54, 2,934.81 and 658.01 is: 987.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,956.54 : 2,934.81 = 658.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,956.54/2,934.81 = 658.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,956.54x = 2,934.81 × 658.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,956.54x = 1,931,134.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,931,134.33/1,956.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.02

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