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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,965.94, 2,949.08 and 649.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,965.94, 2,949.08 and 649.69 is: 974.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,965.94 : 2,949.08 = 649.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,965.94/2,949.08 = 649.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,965.94x = 2,949.08 × 649.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,965.94x = 1,915,977.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,915,977.16/1,965.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.59

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