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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,963.62, 2,709.80 and 1,079.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,963.62, 2,709.80 and 1,079.45 is: 1,489.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,963.62 : 2,709.80 = 1,079.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,963.62/2,709.80 = 1,079.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,963.62x = 2,709.80 × 1,079.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,963.62x = 2,925,102.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,102.57/1,963.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.65

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