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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,963.44, 2,709.60 and 1,079.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,963.44, 2,709.60 and 1,079.34 is: 1,489.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,963.44 : 2,709.60 = 1,079.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,963.44/2,709.60 = 1,079.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,963.44x = 2,709.60 × 1,079.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,963.44x = 2,924,579.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,924,579.66/1,963.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.52

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