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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,957.14, 2,934.72 and 658.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,957.14, 2,934.72 and 658.14 is: 986.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,957.14 : 2,934.72 = 658.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,957.14/2,934.72 = 658.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,957.14x = 2,934.72 × 658.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,957.14x = 1,931,456.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,931,456.62/1,957.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.88

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