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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,963.52, 2,709.74 and 1,079.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,963.52, 2,709.74 and 1,079.36 is: 1,489.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,963.52 : 2,709.74 = 1,079.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,963.52/2,709.74 = 1,079.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,963.52x = 2,709.74 × 1,079.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,963.52x = 2,924,784.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,924,784.97/1,963.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.56

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