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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,963.77, 2,709.99 and 1,079.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,963.77, 2,709.99 and 1,079.57 is: 1,489.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,963.77 : 2,709.99 = 1,079.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,963.77/2,709.99 = 1,079.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,963.77x = 2,709.99 × 1,079.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,963.77x = 2,925,623.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,623.90/1,963.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.80

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