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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,956.90, 2,934.74 and 658.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,956.90, 2,934.74 and 658.07 is: 986.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,956.90 : 2,934.74 = 658.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,956.90/2,934.74 = 658.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,956.90x = 2,934.74 × 658.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,956.90x = 1,931,249.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,931,249.68/1,956.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.89

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