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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,963.25, 2,709.26 and 1,079.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,963.25, 2,709.26 and 1,079.00 is: 1,489.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,963.25 : 2,709.26 = 1,079.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,963.25/2,709.26 = 1,079.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,963.25x = 2,709.26 × 1,079.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,963.25x = 2,923,280.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,280.70/1,963.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.00

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