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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,963.70, 2,709.95 and 1,079.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,963.70, 2,709.95 and 1,079.58 is: 1,489.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,963.70 : 2,709.95 = 1,079.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,963.70/2,709.95 = 1,079.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,963.70x = 2,709.95 × 1,079.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,963.70x = 2,925,607.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,607.82/1,963.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.84

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