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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,963.27, 2,709.16 and 1,079.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,963.27, 2,709.16 and 1,079.12 is: 1,489.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,963.27 : 2,709.16 = 1,079.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,963.27/2,709.16 = 1,079.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,963.27x = 2,709.16 × 1,079.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,963.27x = 2,923,508.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,508.74/1,963.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.10

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