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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,963.51, 2,709.59 and 1,079.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,963.51, 2,709.59 and 1,079.33 is: 1,489.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,963.51 : 2,709.59 = 1,079.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,963.51/2,709.59 = 1,079.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,963.51x = 2,709.59 × 1,079.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,963.51x = 2,924,522.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,924,522.83/1,963.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.44

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