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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,963.31, 2,709.25 and 1,079.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,963.31, 2,709.25 and 1,079.09 is: 1,489.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,963.31 : 2,709.25 = 1,079.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,963.31/2,709.25 = 1,079.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,963.31x = 2,709.25 × 1,079.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,963.31x = 2,923,524.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,524.58/1,963.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.08

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