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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,963.42, 2,709.58 and 1,079.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,963.42, 2,709.58 and 1,079.25 is: 1,489.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,963.42 : 2,709.58 = 1,079.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,963.42/2,709.58 = 1,079.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,963.42x = 2,709.58 × 1,079.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,963.42x = 2,924,314.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,924,314.22/1,963.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.40

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