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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,963.34, 2,709.54 and 1,079.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,963.34, 2,709.54 and 1,079.15 is: 1,489.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,963.34 : 2,709.54 = 1,079.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,963.34/2,709.54 = 1,079.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,963.34x = 2,709.54 × 1,079.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,963.34x = 2,923,986.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,986.54/1,963.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.30

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