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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,956.57, 2,935.29 and 658

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,956.57, 2,935.29 and 658 is: 987.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,956.57 : 2,935.29 = 658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,956.57/2,935.29 = 658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,956.57x = 2,935.29 × 658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,956.57x = 1,931,420.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,931,420.82/1,956.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.15

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