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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,963.81, 2,709.98 and 1,079.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,963.81, 2,709.98 and 1,079.60 is: 1,489.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,963.81 : 2,709.98 = 1,079.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,963.81/2,709.98 = 1,079.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,963.81x = 2,709.98 × 1,079.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,963.81x = 2,925,703.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,703.88/1,963.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.81

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