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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,963.49, 2,709.59 and 1,079.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,963.49, 2,709.59 and 1,079.27 is: 1,489.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,963.49 : 2,709.59 = 1,079.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,963.49/2,709.59 = 1,079.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,963.49x = 2,709.59 × 1,079.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,963.49x = 2,924,380.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,924,380.58/1,963.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.38

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