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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,958.88, 2,936.52 and 659.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,958.88, 2,936.52 and 659.46 is: 988.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,958.88 : 2,936.52 = 659.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,958.88/2,936.52 = 659.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,958.88x = 2,936.52 × 659.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,958.88x = 1,936,517.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,936,517.48/1,958.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.58

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