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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,963.69, 2,709.89 and 1,079.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,963.69, 2,709.89 and 1,079.49 is: 1,489.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,963.69 : 2,709.89 = 1,079.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,963.69/2,709.89 = 1,079.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,963.69x = 2,709.89 × 1,079.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,963.69x = 2,925,307.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,307.97/1,963.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.70

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