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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,963.49, 2,709.59 and 1,079.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,963.49, 2,709.59 and 1,079.28 is: 1,489.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,963.49 : 2,709.59 = 1,079.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,963.49/2,709.59 = 1,079.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,963.49x = 2,709.59 × 1,079.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,963.49x = 2,924,400.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,924,400.90/1,963.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.39

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