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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,965.57, 2,948.52 and 649.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,965.57, 2,948.52 and 649.04 is: 973.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,965.57 : 2,948.52 = 649.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,965.57/2,948.52 = 649.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,965.57x = 2,948.52 × 649.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,965.57x = 1,913,701.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913,701.12/1,965.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.61

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