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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,963.43, 2,709.56 and 1,079.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,963.43, 2,709.56 and 1,079.22 is: 1,489.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,963.43 : 2,709.56 = 1,079.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,963.43/2,709.56 = 1,079.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,963.43x = 2,709.56 × 1,079.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,963.43x = 2,924,205.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,924,205.95/1,963.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.34

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