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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,957.59, 2,934.50 and 658.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,957.59, 2,934.50 and 658.13 is: 986.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,957.59 : 2,934.50 = 658.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,957.59/2,934.50 = 658.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,957.59x = 2,934.50 × 658.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,957.59x = 1,931,264.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,931,264.52/1,957.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.55

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