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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,907, 2,631.66 and 1,079

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,907, 2,631.66 and 1,079 is: 1,489.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,907 : 2,631.66 = 1,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,907/2,631.66 = 1,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,907x = 2,631.66 × 1,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,907x = 2,839,561.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,839,561.14/1,907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.02

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