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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,963.67, 2,709.91 and 1,079.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,963.67, 2,709.91 and 1,079.47 is: 1,489.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,963.67 : 2,709.91 = 1,079.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,963.67/2,709.91 = 1,079.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,963.67x = 2,709.91 × 1,079.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,963.67x = 2,925,261.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,261.15/1,963.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.69

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